An Edinburgh man has been charged and his e-scooter taken away after illegally driving it on a public road.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening, April 21, on a road in Leith, when police noticed a man using the machine.
He was stopped and charged with a collection of various visitors offences – together with driving while disqualified.
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His scooter has since been seized.
The police urge the general public to not drive e-scooters, reminding them that they don’t seem to be allowed to be pushed on the road. In Scotland, the one place the place e-scooters might be pushed is on non-public land with permission of the landowner.
Posting on social media, a spokesperson for Police Scotland has stated:
“A male was tonight riding an electric scooter on a road in Leith. He was charged with a number of traffic offences including driving whilst disqualified. The scooter was seized. Please note the only place you can use a e-scooter is on private land with permission.”
E-scooters have been rising in recognition over the previous few years and changing into ever extra divisive over that point.
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Currently, they’re labeled as Personal Light Electric Vehicles and handled with the identical necessities as all different motor autos. Including MOT, tax and licensing.
However, as a result of they can’t be given completely seen back lights, a licence plate and turning indicators, they can’t be used on UK roads.
The legislation that at the moment covers E-bikes and permits them for use on the road just isn’t being used for e-scooters.
If you’re caught driving an e-scooter illegally you might be topic to a £300 fastened penalty discover and as much as six factors on your licence.