E-Scooters Information

We understand that buying an e-scooter and E-bike can be tempting, especially as you can get them from many popular retailers.

However the current law is clear

You can buy one but you can’t ride it on a UK public road, cycle path or pavement. The only place an E-scooter or E-bike can used is on private land with landowner's permission.

Why is this?
E-scooters and E-bikes are classified as personal light electric vehicles (PLEV’s), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements, such as: MOT, Licensing, Tax and Insurance.

What happens if I am stopped by Police?
Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, allows the police to seize any motor vehicle being on a road which does not have the required documentation, which includes a driving licence for that class of vehicle. Once seized by the police can be disposed of in accordance with force policy. The rider of the E-scooter or E-bike will also be liable for prosecution which can result in a fine, points on a driving licence or both.

Section 59 of the police reform act allows police to issue a warning if a vehicle is being used in a manner which may cause alarm, distress or annoyance. Being issued with this warning does not stop the e-scooter being seized.

Police Can seize any private E - scooter or E-bike with the likelihood the E-scooter or E-bike will be disposed of accordingly if they are being used on a public road, or footpath and the rider many also be liable for prosecution for traffic offences.

For more information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or visit: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/area/your-area/derbyshire/derbyshire-dales/bakewell-sheldon-over-haddon-and-ashford/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area 

If you see anyone using a E-scooter or E-bike like mentioned above, please contact us by the following contact methods:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101

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