Electric Scooters are known as e-scooters. They are classified as motor vehicles, because they are intended for use on the roads, and therefore the rules of the public highway apply to all of them. For example, if found to be under the influence of alcohol while operating an e-scooter you can be prosecuted as you would if you were driving a car. It is also strongly recommended that riders wear a helmet while using an e-scooter. The law differs for privately owned e-scooters compared to those that can be hired in a trial area. Privately owned e-scootersPrivately-owned e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements. The rules for privately owned e-scooters are as follows: If you ride a privately owned e-scooter in public you face: It being seized - you won't get it back and it will be disposed of accordingly. A £300 fine. 6 points on your driving licence - if you don't have a valid provisional or full driving licence you will be fined a further £100 and 3 points.
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