Dear Resident

We are working hard to tackle Anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area and the information provided to us by residents can be essential in taking action to make a difference where you live.

Make sure you know the law and consider safety before 
buying, or allowing your child to ride, an e-scooter or 
hoverboard.
In the West Mercia policing area of Herefordshire, Shropshire and 
Worcestershire there is only one e-scooter trial, based in Redditch. 
Therefore, unless part of this loan scheme e-scooters and hoverboards 
can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the land 
owner.
Electric scooters
Although e-scooters are available to buy they are currently illegal to 
use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas.
E-scooters are currently classed as Personal Light Electric Vehicles 
(PLEVs) by the Government and fall under the same laws and 
regulations that apply to all motor vehicles in terms of requiring 
insurance, tax, MOT, licence and registration.
There is no mechanism in place at the moment to obtain any of these 
for e-scooters so as this requirement can’t be met their use in public 
areas is illegal.

Anyone found using them in public areas risks having the e-scooter 
seized by the police.
More information can be found at www.gov.uk/e-scooter
Hoverboards 
Hoverboards, also known as self balancing scooters, are not legal for 
road use and cannot be ridden on the pavement as this would be an 
offence under section 72 of the Highways Act 1835.
Safety equipment
All riders, regardless of experience, should wear correctly fitting safety 
equipment, which includes:
• A motorcycle helmet (E marked or Kite Marked).
• Gloves and elbow/knee pads.
As riding a motorised vehicle of any kind requires a certain level of 
skill and judgement, we recommend that young riders are supervised 
at all times

Full guidance on ASB and the different types can be found here: Antisocial behaviour | West Mercia Police

Or you can find your local council here: Find your local council - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Should you have any concerns about potential ASB, or are experiencing ASB where you live, please contact your local council or if necessary report it to us: Report antisocial behaviour | West Mercia Police

In an emergency, if you or your property are at risk, or a crime is in progress call 999.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. 

Kind regards,

PC 814 Steve Thomas