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 happening on our roads and pavements. While we cautiously welcome plans to legalise their use, it must be accompanied by minimum type approval device standards, speed limiters and proposals for riders to have a minimum level of competency prior to using these devices on the road.”

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