Another E-Scooter seizure.

In line with our priorities, officers from your local SNT have seized an E-Scooter yesterday in Holmgate, which was being ridden illegally.

Currently, it’s still illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, footpaths, cycle paths or any other public place. E-scooters can only be ridden on private land, with the land owners permission. 

Failing to stop for police when riding an E-Scooter could also make you liable for offences such as:
- Fail to stop a mechanically propelled vehicle when required by constable
- Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence
- Driving without valid insurance
- Driving without valid MOT or Tax
- Driving on a pavement or common land
- Using a mobile phone or other handheld mobile device while riding

Please read up on e-scooters and the law around them on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/

Stay Safe