KNOW THE LAW
E-SCOOTERS AND THE LAW
In the UK, the use of privately owned electric scooters, or e-scooters, in public places, such as roads, cycle lanes and pavements and parks is ILLEGAL.
E-scooters are "powered transporters" and are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. The laws relating to owning and using a motor vehicle therefore apply to e-scooters, meaning they requires a licence and insurance to use in public spaces. Insurance is currently not available for e-scooters which makes them illegal to use in public.
A privately owned e-scooter can only be used on private land.
If you or your child use an e-scooter illegally, you risk facing criminal prosecution. If the e-scooter is involved in an accident and injures or kills someone, the consequences could be severe.
Government rules on the use of privately owned e-scooters can be found here.
OFFICIAL TRIALS
There are official e-scooter trial schemes in several cities across the UK. To use an e-scooter within these trials, you must have a driving licence with the category Q entitlement. Full guidance on official e-scooter trials can be found here.
SPONSOR CARLY'S SKYDIVE
Carly will be doing a sponsored skydive to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance Charity on 6th September 2026. The NWAAC gave Jacob life saving treatment on the roadside, allowing him to live for 8 more precious days. Without them, Carly and Jacob's loved ones wouldn't have been able to say goodbye. Your donation will help them save lives.