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Written question asked by Tom Hayes (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2025. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 9 May 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Electric Scooters: Road Traffic Offences

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide powers to the police to take enforcement action against the illegal use of e-scooters on the public highway.

Answer

Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for the Government and a key part of the Safer Streets Mission. We are giving police the powers they need to tackle anti-social vehicles including the illegal use of e-scooters, to make it easier for them to seize these vehicles from offenders and dispose of them.

On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals to give the police greater powers to against illegal use of e-scooters involved in anti-social behaviour with officers no longer required to issue a warning before seizing these vehicles.

This will strengthen the law and send a clear message that this sort of behaviour is not tolerated.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49198
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Enforcement Road traffic offences Electric scooters
Link
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