Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Legalize Personal Light Electric vehicles (PLEVs) such as e-scooters, EUC, etc.

Closed 4,507 signatures

What the petition asks

PLEVs / Mincromobilities are a solution for fast and clean transport. PLEVs are environmentally friendly and could reduce traffic congestion issues. These should legalized to be ridden where bicycles are legally allowed.
A new way to travel. Why PLEVs / Micromobility should be legal for public roads.

1. They are environmentally friendly
2. They could dramatically reduce traffic congestion issue
3. Potential market of £150b

UK is always been one of the leaders in innovations, we do not want to be left out on this modern way of transportation.

A survey of over 3,000 of riders across Europe found that electric bikes accounted for 38% fewer insurance claims compared to pedal bike riders, on average.

Timeline

18 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
18 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,507
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 18 Sep 2020
Closed 18 Mar 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.