In theory, electric bikes and scooters are a suitable alternative to driving when thinking consciously of the environment. With an increase of electric bikes and scooters on UK roads, the rules and restrictions associated are constantly changing, along with a rising rate of related motoring offences.
New rules and restrictions have been implemented to ensure correct usage. Dangerous use of e-scooters and bikes can be unsafe to you and any other road user.
Depending on how powerful the vehicle is, different rules apply. Less powerful vehicles are recognised in the same category as tricycles and light quadricycles. If the vehicle can exceed 15.5mph with a power input of less than 250W, the same rules are used for a bike. That means that it can travel on the same paths as bicycles.
If the vehicle can travel less than 28mph, the same rules apply to it as 50cc scooters, meaning they must travel on most roads with insurance and a licence.
For less powerful vehicles you will be treated the same as a bicycle user, this means that you can legally ride on cycle paths, and you do not need a licence or insurance. If you commit an offence, you are likely to face the same charges as a cyclist.
Some electric bicycles with a motor of 250W can go up to speeds of 28mph. In that case, they are in the same category as mopeds and scooters. That means you will have to have insurance and a licence and cannot go on the same paths as regular bicycles.
You must have insurance on a powerful electric bike otherwise, you will face the exact charges as mopeds, which is an unlimited fine, 6-8 points on your licence. If you are caught using a cycling path, you can face a fine of £300 and 6 points on your licence. If you have been charged with a motoring offence, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland.
Even though you can legally buy electric scooters in the UK, it is illegal to use privately owned e-scooters on public UK roads. Sellers of electric scooters are advised to inform the buyer that the use of electric scooters on public roads is illegal. That is why the government has introduced schemes that allow individuals in bigger cities to rent out authorised, safe and insured electric scooters. In many cities, these schemes have been successful, but privately owned e-scooters are still used and can pose a danger to many people. Rules and laws still apply to individuals under the scheme, these rules include:
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