E-Scooters: Police's "Blunt" Warning After Dual Carriageway Journey

Monday, 30 November 2020 12:40

By Oliver Dyer @olidyer

Islanders are being reminded of the law surrounding e-Scooters, after one was photo'd being used on Newport's dual carriageway.

Hampshire Constabulary has issued a 'blunt' warning following the roll-out of an e-Scooter trial on the Isle of Wight last week.

As Isle of Wight Radio previously reported, 25 e-Scooters have come to the Island. More than a hundred other scooters will follow in the coming weeks.

As part of the trial, Islanders will be able to use the vehicles on the road or a designated cycle lane.

However, the force says its received reports of them being used on pavements and other areas, including on Medina Way.

Sergeant Radford, from Isle of Wight Police, said:

"I am aware of occasions where this [the law] has not be followed, I have also witnessed issues myself this weekend whilst I was off duty. Not adhering to the law and rules will put the trial in jeopardy.

"Do not put yourself and others at risk. It will be your own fault if you have an accident when you have broken the law, for example used it on a pavement and hit someone."

Personal e-Scooters

Police say personal e-Scooters can only be used on private land, and not in a public place.

Hired e-Scooters

An e-scooter is classified as a Personal Light Electric Vehicle (PLEVs).
You can use it on a road or a designated cycle lane.
Beryl scooters currently have a maximum speed of 12.5 mph.
You are liable to (almost) the same restrictions as someone who uses a car or motorbike.
It is to be used by 1 rider at a time. You must have signed up to the Beryl app, which will verify your age and that you hold a provisional driver's licence.
You must follow the highway code

You cannot do the following:

Ride it on a pavement
Use it on the dual carriage way
Use it for ‘fun’ and do stunts.
‘Drink or drug’ drive
Carry passengers
Use a mobile phone
Ride it through a no entry or the wrong was down a one way street, etc.

Doing any of these things makes you liable for arrest, a fine, points on your drivers licence and or a court appearance, according to police.

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E-Scooters: Police's "Blunt" Warning After Dual Carriageway Journey

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