Following concerns about the use of e-scooters and off-road motorbikes in Chaddesden we carried out an operation, with the help of our roads policing team and drone unit, on 21 November.

The operation saw 14 e-scooters seized.

Sergeant Luke Scribbins, who leads the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Chaddesden, said: “We know that the use of illegal vehicles like off-road bikes and e-scooters is of real concern to the community. 

“The operation last week was a real success with 14 scooters seized. 

“The law around these scooters is clear – they cannot be used legally in public – and we will not stand by and see these used. 

“I would urge anyone thinking of buying one, particularly as a gift for Christmas, to think twice. It has been made very clear that e-scooters are illegal and if you are found on one then it will be seized.

“You also run the risk of being prosecuted for other offences, such as drink driving or dangerous driving, so the risk is just not worth it.”