E-Scooter Law

The UK law and electric scooters

The growing popularity in electric scooters, coupled with the increasing demand on the government to seek alternative modes of transport that are greener, cleaner, and cheaper, mean the future for adult electric scooting looks bright.

It is worth noting though that pressure is mounting for the government to review its out-dated Highways Act of 1835, this law was written over 200 years ago, as it seeks alternative greener, cleaner and cheaper modes of transport.

In the meantime, our advice is to observe some good common sense such as ensuring you are not going too fast, that you have good control on your scooter, are wearing a helmet and have working lights and fully aware of everyone else around you remember just as you are comfortable with your scooter many people wont be and won’t be expecting you to be on one. 

Scooters have evolved quickly,and laws take a while to change. They just don't exist in the eyes of the law and laws take time to change.The current legal standing is they are illegal on public Highways and footpaths and therefore should only be ridden on private land with the owners consent so check with your local authority to see if they have bylaws in place