UK E-scooter Use Rules

Privately owned e-scooters

Purchasing, owning or possessing an e-scooter does not make it lawful to ride in public.

Where private e-scooters must not be ridden

Privately owned e-scooters must not be ridden in public, including on:

• public roads and streets;
• pavements and footways;
• cycle lanes and cycle tracks;
• public parks and publicly accessible paths;
• shopping areas, transport premises and other public places.

Whether an area looks quiet or privately maintained does not determine its legal status. Obtain clear permission and confirm that the public does not have access.

Conditions for private-land use

Before riding on private land:

• obtain permission from the owner or lawful occupier;
• confirm the public does not have unrestricted access;
• follow any site rules, insurance requirements or age restrictions;
• check that the surface, space and environment are suitable;
• avoid creating danger or nuisance to other people.

Rental-trial scooters are different

Government-authorised rental trial e-scooters are subject to separate rules and may be used only in approved areas under the operator’s conditions.

Rules applying to an authorised rental scooter do not make a privately owned scooter legal for public use.

Possible consequences of illegal public use

Official guidance states that illegal use may lead to enforcement action, including a fine, penalty points and seizure of the scooter.

The exact outcome depends on the circumstances and the action taken by the relevant authority.

How Prysez describes the product

Prysez does not describe a privately owned e-scooter as:

• road legal or street legal;
• approved for public commuting;
• permitted on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes;
• equivalent to an authorised rental-trial scooter.

Any imagery showing a rider should be understood as use on permitted private land, not public-road approval.

Check current official guidance

Transport rules may change. Check current GOV.UK guidance before use rather than relying only on the date of purchase or older advertising material.

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