2020年7月13日 · Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road. The government is running trials of electric...

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence and insurance. There are two ways of using an e-scooter: by privately owning one; by renting one through an authorised rental scheme; Owning your own e-scooter

2024年1月29日 · Good news - it's legal to buy escooters in the UK. OK news - there are many places where it's legal to rent and ride them on the road. Bad news - it's not yet legal to ride your own scooter on public roads. Technically, an electric scooter is a motorised two-wheel vehicle or Personal Light Electric Vehicle (PLEV).

3 天之前 · Longer-term, it risks moped-style regulations on the whole e-bike category. There are also as yet unquantified risks from more powerful, heavier e-bikes sharing cycle lanes.

2024年1月3日 · All scooters are limited to a top speed of 15.5 mph, but there are important differences between e-scooters you can rent and privately owned scooters. So, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know depending on whether you’re renting or if …

2022年3月22日 · Currently, there isn't a specific law for e-scooters so they are recognised as "powered transporters" - falling under the same laws and regulations as motor vehicles, and subject to all the...

Find out whether electric scooters are legal in the UK, including current law and regulations surrounding riding e-scooters on public roads.

2024年2月1日 · Following extensive consultation with industry, guidance on battery safety for both e-scooters and e-bikes will raise awareness for owners on how to safely purchase an e-cycle or e-scooter,...

2024年10月1日 · Riders should be aware of several laws regarding electric scooters in the UK to avoid legal trouble. Here are the primary laws you need to know: Riding on public roads and pavements is illegal. Riding an e-scooter on private land with the landowner’s permission or in authorized rental schemes is legal.

2024年11月26日 · Current Electric Scooter Laws in the UK. Let’s clear up the confusion: Rental electric scooters are allowed in certain areas as part of government trials. You’ll need at least a provisional driving licence to ride one and they’re capped at 15.5 mph. Private electric scooters are technically illegal to ride on public roads, pavements or ...