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Create a DVLA licence category for electric scooters

Submitted on Saturday 16th August 2025

Rejected on Thursday 28th August 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Create a DVLA licence category for electric scooters

Petition Details

We ask the Government to create a dedicated DVLA vehicle category for electric scooters (e-scooter-like vehicles) so that they can be safely used on UK roads and cycle lanes.

Additional Information

At present, privately owned e-scooters are technically illegal to use on public roads, pavements, and cycle lanes, despite their popularity and widespread use. This legal uncertainty means riders face fines and seizure, while the UK misses out on the benefits of a low-emission, low-cost, accessible transport option.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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The following petition calls for a similar action:

Require licenses to use an electric bike or electric scooter
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/706750

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