gena Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Actually the law is quite simple with regards riding an euc in the uk. The only allowed vehicles, on the roads, are cars/trucks, motorbikes and push bikes. And on the pavement, only pedestrians are allowed. Anything else is illegal. Exceptions are mobility scooters, for which I am not too sure what they can do / where they can ride, and some electric bicycles. (I'm not a lawyer though ) So for a police officer, it is not that difficult. But because that law is so inappropriate, POs have lots of leaway, and can exercise discretion, as said above. Thus kids are allowed everything, we are kind of tolerated, etc ... Hence we regularly see this kind of articles https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/police-share-images-of-seized-illegal-electric-scooters-a4153271.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, gena said: The only allowed vehicles, on the roads, are cars/trucks, motorbikes and push bikes. Not to be pedantic, but there are a whole raft of other vehicles which are allowed on the road. Pretty much anything goes, as long as you can get it through SVA, get it taxed/insured and the DVLA are happy it falls into one of the driving licence catagories. As for 'certain ebikes' being allowed on pavements, not heard of that one before. They are of course allowed wherever non-powered cycles are though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHZ Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 5/29/2019 at 9:52 PM, Planemo said: From the horses mouth, and it specifically mentions eucs. Maybe anyone who thinks its still a 'grey area' should read (inc Speedy). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powered-transporters/information-sheet-guidance-on-powered-transporters Bummer all round really. I think it's worthwhile signing up to the two e scooter petitions on the Government website. AND encouraging everyone you know to do so. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/578486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 and the UK government has decided to extend the scooter trials further to 2026. Bad news for PEV shops, good news for EUC riders at their current specs? Although a general election in 2024/25 could change everything... A delay to new laws on e-scooters has been criticised by firms and campaigners who accuse the government of missing an opportunity to tighten up safety rules. E-scooters are widely sold and seen, but are currently only legal on private land or from trial hire schemes. There was no mention of new laws in the King's Speech meaning legislation would be delayed. The government has instead promised to extend existing trials till May 2026. It told the BBC this was "to gather further evidence as the technology develops to ensure any future legislation balances safety, user accountability and market growth". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67335275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Highly depressing. I think this is far worse for us tbh. If escoots were legalised I think the old bill would leave us alone, or at least those riders who were being sensible. As it stands, the police have continued carte blanche to bust any EUC rider Shame, I really thought they would be nailing the laws for escoots in 2024. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkmonkey Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Actual footage of this law being drafted: https://images.app.goo.gl/D39ZW5zyPnQLYckA6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Here's the current standing: Markets vs governments: ∞ - 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.