E-scooter and e-bike warning

In the run up to Christmas parents are urged to look at the law and think twice before buying an electronic bike (e-bike) or electronic scooter for themselves or their children.

The law states any electric scooter – or personal light electric vehicle – cannot be used legally on the road anywhere in the UK. They can only be used on private land – with permission. The exception to this is rental scooters, which can now be used legally on roads.

The law also states that you must be over the age of 16 and have a full or provisional car / motorcycle / moped license.

Motorised pedal bicycles (e-bikes) – or Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles can be ridden on roads in the UK. However, riders need to be over the age of 14.

Those under the age of 14 can ride e-bikes off-road only.