Harborough Police Issue E-Scooter Warning
Written by HFM News on 28th February 2022
Harborough Police are warning about the dangers of riding e-scooters on fast roads.
Officers came across a 12-year-old girl and her Dad travelling on one between Saddington and Kibworth yesterday.
It is illegal to ride private e-scooters on public roads, as they are classed as ‘powered transporters’ and fall within the legal definition of a motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1998.
This means the same rules apply like tax, insurance and holding a driving licence.
Officers say riding them on 60mph roads could have fatal consequences and took to Twitter to highlight the message:
Afternoon everyone
A 12yr old girl was stop checked riding a E scooter with her dad from Saddington to Kibworth today by Lutterworth Officers. This is a 60mph road with heavy trucks etc. Slightest wobble at the wrong time could be fatal. Mums/Dads have a think!! 2192 pic.twitter.com/0vpnSYV982— Harborough and Lutterworth Police (@LPHarborough) February 27, 2022
