OUR CAMPAIGN TO CHANGE THE LAW
IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE LAW
We believe there need to be urgent changes made to the law around the sale and use of private e-scooters, in order save lives. We ask that the government:
1. Ban the sale and use of e-scooters to/by anyone under the age of 18
At the moment, anyone of any age can buy an e-scooter and they are widely available online and in stores. Children cannot drive a car so they should not be driving any other sort of powered vehicle.
2. Introduce an e-scooter licence scheme
An e-scooter is a powered transporter and should require a licence to own and use, just like a car.
3. Make owners have insurance
Just like any other motor vehicle, e-scooter owners should have insurance to protect themselves and other road users in case of accidents.
4. Make helmets and protection mandatory
When we get in a car, we are required to wear a seatbelt. The requirement for safety equipment should be no different when getting onto an e-scooter.
5. Prohibit the carrying of passengers
Passengers on the back of an e-scooter are particularly vulnerable in an accident, just as Jacob was. E-scooters should only be ridden by one person.
6. Actively enforce the law and impose tough penalties
Despite it being illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter in public, many children and adults openly flout the law, putting their own lives and lives of others at risk. The police need to enforce the law. Parents should be punished for allowing their child to have an e-scooter and knowingly allowing them to use one illegally.
7. Raise awareness of the rules and dangers
Many people have no idea that it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter in public. There needs to be an awareness campaign, particularly amongst children and parents.