Editor
Clive Matthew-Wilson, who is an outspoken road safety
campaigner, says:
“The
English government has announced that e-scooters must be
hired from licensed operators. These e-scooters will be
limited to a top speed of 25kp/h and will only be permitted
on roads and cycle lanes, with riders banned from
pavements.”
“People hiring e-scooters in the UK
must be aged at least 16 and hold a provisional or full
driving licence.”
“The English government also
recently confirmed its ban on privately owned e-scooters,
because it’s effectively impossible to ensure that these
scooters comply with safety regulations, such as brakes and