Scoot Smarter: E-Scooter Rules You Need to Know!
Sustainable mobility is a big deal in today’s world and e-scooters – when ridden safely and legally – could one day form part of a sustainable personal transport mix.
But did you know that, outside the towns and cities that are running e-scooter hire schemes, it’s
currently illegal to ride an e-scooter? In fact, while it’s not actually illegal to buy or own a personal e-scooter, the only place you can legally ride a privately owned one is on private land, with the landowner’s permission.
currently illegal to ride an e-scooter? In fact, while it’s not actually illegal to buy or own a personal e-scooter, the only place you can legally ride a privately owned one is on private land, with the landowner’s permission.
It can certainly be a complicated and confusing situation, so why not make sure you’re clued-up on the ins-and-outs of using e-scooters, and make sure you stay safe – and legal – out on the road with this video. In it, we show you tips and tricks for the safe scooter maintenance, where and when you can ride them (and where you can’t), and the best practice for keeping yourself and others safe.