Submitted on Wednesday 9th December 2020
Rejected on Monday 14th December 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Legalise the use of privately owned e-scooters on public roads
The UK law states that you can ride a bike, drive a car or even saddle up a horse on the road, but not ride a privately owned e-scooter.
E-scooters are better for the environment, helping ease congestion and address pollution, so I am calling on the Government to legalise their use on public roads.
The Government has recognised the potential with e-scooter rental trials, but privately owned e-scooters aren’t allowed on the same roads. The UK laws should catch up with many of our European neighbours.
If made legal, the benefits include: they offer an alternative to public transport – for short journeys in particular, are simple to set up and ride and better for the environment. Any new regulations should deliver safer roads and ensure that users behave responsibly and with due care.
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