Submitted on Sunday 30th January 2022
Rejected on Thursday 3rd February 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Legislation that requires all cyclists and scooter users to have insurance
Regarding cyclists , e-scooter and mobility scooter users. We are in the twenty first century and it is time to bring in legislation that protects the general public in the event of an accident. A minimum of third party insurance is needed before using either the pavement or public highway.
Modern bicycles can travel at high speed and any impact either with a pedestrian or vehicle could cause considerable damage and / or injury. Mobility scooters are large heavy machines which can do exactly the same or cause even more damage or greater injury.
Damage to property has to be paid for by someone. Injury causing time off work has to be paid for. If the accident is caused by any un-insured road user, who is going to pay.
This is why a minimum of third party insurance is essential.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Require cyclists have lights, license plate and insurance to use the roads: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/604266
Legalise e-scooters on public roads with licence, insurance and roadworthiness: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/604569
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