Dark Nights - E-scooter round up

Dark Nights - E-scooter round up

Doncaster East NPT Officers have been taking positive action against E-scooters over the Dark Nights period. 

Contrary to common belief, E-scooters are illegal to use on the roads of Doncaster. 

We hear all sorts of excuses why riders are using these on the roads, such as:

“Its says its legal on the box”

“It only does 15mph”

“Its got lights” which might I add you have not chosen to turn on even though its dark!

“why do they sell them in the shops?”

“I bought it from a Toy Shop”

The law is clear, E-scooters are illegal to use on public land, and if found to be doing so, the Police have the power to seize. 

Yes, there are Cities around the country that are running a trail, but the trial is strict and make the rider accountable for having a driving licence and Insurance.

Doncaster is not a Trial City

If you are planning on purchasing an e-scooter for Christmas, we encourage you to understand the law, or you may find its taken away.

The two pictured e-scooters were seized in Dunscroft.