Parents have been urged by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner not to buy e-scooters for their children this Christmas for legal reasons. E-scooters are increasingly being used as a mode of transport but it is illegal to use a privately-owned e-scooter in public spaces. Matthew Barber said: “People may think that e-scooters are a good way to get around, but many don’t realise that, as the law stands at the moment, privately owned e-scooters cannot be used on public land. “I expect Thames Valley Police to be stepping up enforcement on privately owned e-scooters. If you’re using a private e-scooter you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for no insurance.

Source: Express December 13, 2023 06:03 UTC