Those cakes make an arresting sight! Three PCSOs gaze hungrily into fancy patisserie window – missing the e-scooter rider on the pavement behind them Officers appeared distracted by the cakes at Belle Epoque Patisserie in Islington While e-scooters may be common sight in London, you cannot ride on pavement A gastropub chef said he spotted … Read more
Critics have called for an end to a year-long e-scooter trial in Newcastle after just seven days – after riders ditched helmets, rode on pavements and almost hit pedestrians. Some 250 electric scooters were opened up to the public for the first time last week as the Government decides whether to legalise the use of … Read more
Shocking moment van knocks e-scooter rider off his bike as he drives it along a main road in the dark Mark Dibley witnessed the incident on the A33 near Chineham, Hampshire White van collides with the e-scooter and sends rider plummeting to the ground Rider complained his arm hurt and his jacket was ripped but … Read more
Shocking moment e-scooter driver rides along a busy dual carriageway, weaving in and out of traffic and hitting speeds of 50mph The man, who was riding through Dundee, was spotted travelling at 50mph Video footage showed the man performing stunts on the A927 on January 31 Private e-scooters are currently banned from use on public … Read more
A woman has been banned from the roads after being convicted of drink driving on an e-scooter today. Kyah Jordan was almost three times over the limit when she went through a red light and almost crashed into an unmarked police car. In court, her lawyer tried to argue that she was travelling so slowly … Read more
Drink-driving e-scooter rider, 22, who was spotted weaving dangerously through traffic before narrowly missing a police car is banned from the road for 20 months Mohamed Shardi, 22, was stopped by a routine patrol in Brixton, south London Officers noticed the e-scooter being driven dangerously through lanes of traffic He was arrested, breathalysed and found … Read more
Calls for legalisation of e-scooters grow as Halfords reports a huge rise in sales of the controversial products during the pandemic Under a current trial scheme, only rental e-scooters are allowed on public roads Environmental and congestion alleviation are among e-scooters’ touted benefits Research has found 52% of Britons would use an e-scooter for their … Read more
‘You can ride a horse on the road so why not an e-scooter?,’ asks Halfords boss as the sales of the vehicle surge 450% amid growing calls for legalisation The privately-owned use of e-scooters remains illegal on public roads in Britain Rental e-scooters are permitted though, offering a loophole that many exploit Halfords said the … Read more
A prolific charity campaigner suffered a fatal fall from his electric scooter in what is believed to be the second such death in the UK. Barrie Howes was killed in a freak accident as he travelled home from work after heeding the Government’s call to avoid public transport in the early days of the pandemic. The … Read more
E-scooter rider in his 50s has his vehicle seized and is slapped with six penalty points after being caught on the M3 MOTORWAY next to 70mph traffic The e-scooter rider was caught on the M3 in Hampshire after being spotted joining the southbound carriageway near Eastleigh He was slapped with six penalty points, was given a … Read more