Electric scooters ..!

Lifted from elsewhere, but begs the question on the legality in Spain as loads on the front and pathways in Benidorm ..!!


A 15-year-old boy has been given six points on his future driving license after being caught riding an electric scooter “at high speeds”.

Cleveland Police said the boy appeared in court last month after he was caught by officers.

“He appeared in court in October and he has been given 6 points which will be added to his driver’s license when he is able to have one,” the force said.




Officers did not reveal any further details of the offence, but ahead of Christmas issued a warning to parents about “the consequences” of buying scooters for their children.
Electric scooters often look similar to micro scooters, but are capable of reaching speeds of up to 40mph, and are not road legal. It is also against the law to ride them on pavements. They can only been ridden on private land.


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PC Mike Doherty, from Coulby Newham neighbourhood policing team said: “These scooters are not toys, and not only can they be extremely dangerous but they are also not legal to ride on pavements and roads and I think many parents aren’t aware of this.

“Under the Road Traffic Act we can report the individual rider for not having insurance, a license, a number plate, helmet and MOT for the scooter.

“This person will then be reported for summons and will be given a minimum of 6 points on their license or future license and a possible fine.”

New drivers lose their licenses if they accumulate six or more points during the first two years of driving and must retake their driving test.

Those who already have six points on their license before passing a driving test can still legally drive, and the points will be inactive, either until they receive any more points – at which point they will lose their license – or until the points expire after three years.

There is no provision for the scooters in UK law as yet. In France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, electric scooters can be ridden on both cycle lanes and the pavement, provided users stick to speed limits. In California, riders must be over 16 and wear helmets.

I do find it bizarre that just a little motor on a toy changes the whole aspect of the story in comparison to push bike riding which can be equally dangerous at high speeds and can cause exactly the same damage, however no insurance required, no roadworthy certificate, no test....and no points on future licence if cycling recklessly !

What is it about that little motor that changes the whole situation ?

camionpilot wrote:Lifted from elsewhere, but begs the question on the legality in Spain as loads on the front and pathways in Benidorm ..!!


A 15-year-old boy has been given six points on his future driving license after being caught riding an electric scooter “at high speeds”.

Cleveland Police said the boy appeared in court last month after he was caught by officers.

“He appeared in court in October and he has been given 6 points which will be added to his driver’s license when he is able to have one,” the force said.




Officers did not reveal any further details of the offence, but ahead of Christmas issued a warning to parents about “the consequences” of buying scooters for their children.
Electric scooters often look similar to micro scooters, but are capable of reaching speeds of up to 40mph, and are not road legal. It is also against the law to ride them on pavements. They can only been ridden on private land.


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PC Mike Doherty, from Coulby Newham neighbourhood policing team said: “These scooters are not toys, and not only can they be extremely dangerous but they are also not legal to ride on pavements and roads and I think many parents aren’t aware of this.

“Under the Road Traffic Act we can report the individual rider for not having insurance, a license, a number plate, helmet and MOT for the scooter.

“This person will then be reported for summons and will be given a minimum of 6 points on their license or future license and a possible fine.”

New drivers lose their licenses if they accumulate six or more points during the first two years of driving and must retake their driving test.

Those who already have six points on their license before passing a driving test can still legally drive, and the points will be inactive, either until they receive any more points – at which point they will lose their license – or until the points expire after three years.

There is no provision for the scooters in UK law as yet. In France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, electric scooters can be ridden on both cycle lanes and the pavement, provided users stick to speed limits. In California, riders must be over 16 and wear helmets.

Think you will find the model he was using is not a small toy machine but a more powerfull one that retails at around the £500/700 mark ..!!

So pretty much the equivalent cost of a high speed road bike then ?

camionpilot wrote:Think you will find the model he was using is not a small toy machine but a more powerfull one that retails at around the £500/700 mark ..!!

Just come back from 3 days in Valencia and these scooters are everywhere. Not only on the fantastic cycleways but ridden very quickly on pavements and also on the roads at night without lights. Not sure about the legality of them but they are ridden so fast that if you get hit you would certainly know about it.

The UK Police often moan that they don't have enough manpower.