Petition · past parliament
Legalise a new class of light electric vehicles
Closed
347 signatures
What the petition asks
Living in a big city, getting around is a major consideration. Public transport is overcrowded, dirty and often inconvenient. Private vehicles are unaffordable and inconvenient. As the UK invests in infrastructure for the alternative, cycling, PEVs which could utilise this continue to be outlawed.
As many other countries already do, the UK should embrace the existence of Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs).
These are small electrically propelled vehicles such as scooters which reach similar speeds to a bicycle with a range of around 20 miles, and unlike bikes are practical enough to be handled like a suitcase when not in use.
With similar regards to electric bikes, legalising PEVs will offer an added green alternative for transportation and allow individuals improved freedom of movement.
These are small electrically propelled vehicles such as scooters which reach similar speeds to a bicycle with a range of around 20 miles, and unlike bikes are practical enough to be handled like a suitcase when not in use.
With similar regards to electric bikes, legalising PEVs will offer an added green alternative for transportation and allow individuals improved freedom of movement.
Timeline
| 19 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
347
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Apr 2018
Closed
19 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.