Electric Scooters

[Imperfection]

Apologies if its already been mentioned or if they're now there, one place which i think is ideal for E scooters is Stevenage in Hertfordshire. The town has literally miles of good quality dedicated cycleways (not on road) which makes it a perfect environment for them.

 

 

 

[Rewulf]

26 minutes ago, Imperfection said:

Apologies if its already been mentioned or if they're now there, one place which i think is ideal for E scooters is Stevenage in Hertfordshire. The town has literally miles of good quality dedicated cycleways (not on road) which makes it a perfect environment for them.

 

 

 

They are motorised vehicles , so technically not legal to use them on cycle ways , roads or pavements.
The 'official' ones have done some kind of public liability deal with the government , so they can be used on roads.

 

[ShootingEgg]

On 01/06/2021 at 04:05, Pangolin said:

Nah, again this sucks all the fun and convenience out of using them and you'd also have to do the same to electric bikes.

This is what I meant about Britain being stuffy, tax and regulate the joy out of anything.

Just a case of the law being out of touch/date and amendments need to be made for these types of social convenience vehicles.

No different to beind undertaken by a push bike though?

I never wear and never have worn a helmet on a pushbike so I wouldnt bother on a scooter either, people can make their own choices. I dont think it matters if they have any protective gear at all.

I get that it's your choice but at least I'm expecting to see a bike, not an electronic scooter that I've seen more people nearly fall off than I care to remember in the last few weeks. On the road they are just mad.