Thames Valley Police stop E-scooter being used incorrectly

Thames Valley Police (TVP) Roads Policing showed footage of the scooter being used through a road before they stopped the owner to remind him of the rules.

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Police are already cracking down on E-scooters across areas in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, with fines issued to people who have used them illegally.

The current laws around e-scooters is that if you use a privately-owned E-scooter on any public road, cycle lane or pavement you could get a £300 fixed-penalty notice and six points on your driving licence.

#E-Scooter stopped in #Slough to remind the rider of the rules surrounding their use on public roads. He was unaware that it is an offence to ride on a public road and felt aggrieved for being stopped 😒 He said he wasn't told about the rules when he bought it 🤷🏼‍♂️#P0735 pic.twitter.com/DZzNItlaa7

— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) February 24, 2021

Earlier this week, the TVP Chief Constable warned people over concerns.

Chief Constable John Campbell said: "There are rules and regualtions around when you can use an E-scooter.

"A privately owned E-scooter can be used on private land and if people are looking to use them to ride them dangerously, the police have a part to play in that.

"Any person who uses a power transporter or e-scooter on public road is committed a criminal offence and can be prosecuted but of course police need to be there at the time and that's always going to be a challenge because obviously police don't hang around too much.

"I am sure the local police commander will be aware of some of the challenges and will keep it under review."