Are e-scooters Legal in UK?
LEGAL WARNING - e-scooters are not to be used on public roads or pavements. They can only be used on private land and with the owner's consent. Are electric scooters legal in the UK? Yes, electric scooters are legal to own in the UK. However, there are lots of restrictions surrounding where they can be used. Where can electric scooters be used? At the moment, electric scooters can only be used on private land. It is effectively illegal to use them on public roads, on pavements, in cycle lanes and in pedestrian-only areas. Why are electric scooters currently illegal on roads and pavements? Electric scooters are currently classed as ‘powered transporters’ by the government and fall under the same laws and regulations that apply to all motor vehicles. This means that it’s illegal to use them on pavements, in cycle lanes and in pedestrian-only areas, and it would only be legal to use them on public roads if they could meet the same requirements as motor vehicles (e.g., in terms of ins...