A BSB Solicitors survey shows that 43% of Brits are unaware of where electric scooters can be legally ridden in the UK. Currently, e-scooters can only be legally ridden on private land with the landowner's permission.
Those found riding e-scooters on public roads or pavements face penalties, including a £300 fine and six points on their driving license.
Despite legal restrictions, e-scooters have surged in popularity due to their affordability, convenience, and eco-friendliness.
Since 2018, over 1,600 incidents involving electric scooters, hoverboards, and Segways have been reported in the UK.
The Department for Transport is considering updating laws to accommodate e-scooters and other forms of micromobility.
“Despite the fact that it is not legal to ride an e-scooter on the road, one can see the appeal when it comes to using them as a method to commute. Cheaper, once you’ve paid off the immediate cost, quicker than a bike (less sweaty and tiring), a far less crowded travel experience in addition to being environmentally friendly (a factor of which people are becoming ever more conscious).”
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