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Allow the use of small powered transportation such as 'hoverboards' on pavements
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2,621 signatures
What the petition asks
The Highways Act (1835) prohibits the use of powered vehicles on the pavement. Although this was a good idea at the time, preventing things such as steam powered traction engines from being used, it now stifles progress as harmless devices are illegal to use.
Popular self-balancing scooters (so-called 'Hoverboards') and other such devices as electric scooters and segways are also deemed illegal in the UK.
They are legal for use in much of the rest of the world. The UK's strict adherence to anachronistic laws is self-defeating in this case, and should be altered to accommodate advances in technology.
They are legal for use in much of the rest of the world. The UK's strict adherence to anachronistic laws is self-defeating in this case, and should be altered to accommodate advances in technology.
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,621
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Oct 2015
Closed
15 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.