£300 fine threat for using e-scooters on public areas

Police are to crackdown on the illegal use of e-scooters in the area.

Fines of £300 and six points on a driving licence could be issued, Dyfed Powys Police has said.

It follows the increase in the number of e-scooters being used in towns such as Newtown, even though such devices are illegal on public roads and paths.
 
E-scooters can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner.
 
Chief Inspector Thomas Sharville, Specialist Operations Department, said: “I would remind anyone considering purchasing an e-scooter as a Christmas gift that it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or cycle paths.

“Their speed and silence can pose a significant danger to other road users and pedestrian safety, especially vulnerable pedestrians.

“Please consider a more suitable, and safer, gift for your loved ones

“Retailers may be happy to sell one to you but it could be seized the moment you attempt to use it in a public place.”

Additionally, for any driver or motorcyclist that has passed their driving test in the last two years it could result in a driving disqualification and the need to re-take both the theory and practical driving test.

Trials of rental e-scooters are taking place in some parts of England, but they should only be used within the local area hosting the trial.