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Police to be handed stronger powers to stop disruptive E-scooters on streets
Police will no longer need to warn before seizing illegal private e-scooters, aiming to reduce public disruption from unauthorized use, under a pilot scheme running until May 2028.
- The UK government is granting police stronger powers to stop and seize illegally owned private e-scooters used disruptively on public streets as of 2025.
- This move comes after a petition, supported by more than 14,000 signatories, urged the government to prohibit e-scooter use by individuals below 18 years old and introduce tougher safety measures, resulting in an official response.
- Current trials limit rental e-scooters to 15.5 mph and permit use in cycle lanes, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads but allowed on private land with permission.
- The government confirmed that e-scooters are classified as motor vehicles under the 1988 Road Traffic Act, and new Respect Orders will allow authorities to criminally penalize habitual offenders who fail to comply.
- These measures, including ongoing national evaluations and plans for a new vehicle category under the Industrial Strategy, aim to improve safety and inform future regulation up to May 2028.
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