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| Did you know electric scooters are illegal to use in a public place in the UK?
Electric scooters are classified as “powered transporters”. This term covers a variety of novel personal transport devices which are mechanically propelled (propelled by a motor) as well as or instead of being manually propelled. It includes e-scooters, Segways, hoverboards, go-peds (combustion engine-powered kick-scooters), powered unicycles, and u-wheels. This term does not include electrically-assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs), which have their own regulatory framework. Electric scooters are classed as a PLEVs (Personal Light Electric Vehicles) and, as such, will need a driving licence, insurance, tax and MOT just like a regular car. However, you will not be able to get tax or MOT as an electric scooter is not fit for road use and you will not find an insurance company to cover you for the same reason. Using an electric scooter on a public highway means you could receive points on your driving licence, a fine and your scooter will be seized. Please ensure you use these devices in a private place only. More information on this subject can be found at: The UK Government are currently running e-scooter sharing schemes in various cities in the North East of England as part of a 12-month trial. Rental scooters operating under this scheme will become legal road vehicles from 4th July 2020 and will be limited to a top speed of 15mph. It’s important to note that this trial is for rental scooters only and not ones that are privately owned. |
