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Rebecca Dundon

Press contact Press Officer Media Enquiries press.office@iam.org.uk 020 8996 9777

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IAM RoadSmart responds to news that private e-scooter use may be legalised on public roads

Responding to comments made by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP that the Government is considering legalising private e-scooter use on public roads:
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “We know that around half of all casualties involving e-scooters are outside of trial areas, which demonstrates the ‘wild west’ nature of private e-scooter misuse that is happeni

29 November 2023 00:00

IAM RoadSmart reaction: E-scooter casualty data

More than half of casualties from e-scooter accidents are found outside the zones where you are legally allowed to use them, according to new government figures.