Thinking of buying an e-bike or e-scooter for Christmas?

Here’s what you need to know before you spend your money:

🛴 Privately owned e-scooters are illegal on UK roads, pavements, and cycle lanes.
📜 They’re classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988, which means they need a licence and insurance. Because insurance isn’t available, riding them on public land is against the law and could result in prosecution.

✅ The only legal use: 

On private land with the landowner's permission.

✅ Rental schemes: 

Government-backed trials in certain areas are the only way to ride e-scooters legally on public roads.

⚠️ What happens if you ignore the rules?
🚔 Your e-scooter could be seized and destroyed
💸 Fines up to £300 and penalty points—or even a driving ban

🔥 Safety warning: 

Cheap e-scooters and e-bikes with poor-quality batteries have caused house fires. 🏠🔥 Always buy from reputable retailers and check for CE or UKCA marks.