E-scooter users have been reminded by police that using them in public is illegal.
Electric scooters are continuing to become popular modes of transport in the UK, but their use in public places is illegal and risks the seizure of the vehicle.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Make sure you know the law before buying or riding an e-scooter.
“Although e-scooters are available to buy, they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas unless part of a legal e-scooter loan scheme.
“As there are no legal schemes in place in Herefordshire, Shropshire, or Worcestershire, e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the landowner’s permission.”
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E-scooters are currently classed as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs) by the Government and fall under the same laws and regulations that apply to all motor vehicles in terms of requiring insurance, tax, MOT, licence and registration.
There is no mechanism in place at the moment to obtain any of these for e-scooters.
Because this requirement cannot be met, their use in public areas is illegal.
Police have the authority to seize e-scooters used unlawfully in public areas.
