- cross-posted to:
- scotland@feddit.uk
- cross-posted to:
- scotland@feddit.uk
Police officers have seized an electric scooter with an exercise bike welded to it after it was spotted being ridden around Inverness.
In a social media post featuring an accompanying photograph, Police Scotland confirmed road policing officers spotted the adapted machine being ridden without relevant documents.
The post also stated: “Yes, that is an exercise bike welded to it. Rider reported, vehicle seized.”
it is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter in a public place in Scotland.
I wonder why e-scooters are banned on Scotland
Privately-owned e-scooters can’t be insured in the UK, so can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner. Source.
The micro-mobility industry are pushing for changes to the law.