Nottinghamshire Police warning over e-scooter Christmas gifts
Nottinghamshire Police officers are urging residents thinking of gifting an e-scooter this Christmas to take note of the regulations around them.
It is currently against the law to ride a private e-scooter in any public space and this includes roads, pavements, cycle lanes and parks.
E-scooters are classed as a motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1998 which means a valid licence, insurance, and tax are required to ride on the road.
You can, however, ride e-scooters on private land with the permission of the landowner .
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: “If we stop you in public, we have the power to seize your e-scooter for driving without insurance or a driving licence.
“You could be fined, receive penalty points or even face prosecution.
“We’re not here to ruin Christmas , we just want everyone to stay safe and informed.”