Create a separate section of Traffic Law for offences related to E-scooters

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Create a separate section of Traffic Law for offences related to E-scooters

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Under current legislation e-scooters are classified as motor vehicles, so motoring offences apply to e-scooters. We believe the dangers to oneself and others are completely different for e-scooters, and that a separate category of offences for e-scooters is necessary - similar to those for bikes.

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The government is running trials of electric scooters in several areas. Currently, using an E-scooter while over the drunk-driving limit is the same offence as that for operating a car. We believe this is disproportionate given that trial rental E-scooters are limited to 12.5mph, considerably lowering the risks to oneself and others in the event of a potentially careless or dangerous driving. We think a separate section of the Road Traffic Act should be created to reflect this.

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