Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require e-scooter sellers/makers to make clear they are illegal for public use
Closed
126 signatures
What the petition asks
Require that manufacturers of electric scooters clearly state on packaging that the use of electric scooters on UK public roads and pavement is illegal.
Require that sellers of e-scooters make consumers aware of the e-scooter law on all sales material.
In recent years the number of e-scooter related accidents has been on the rise. Yet e-scooter riders are not being informed at purchase that the use of e-scooters in public is illegal.
At aged 18, I witnessed a horrific accident between a car and an e-scooter rider, who was left seriously injured.
Educating potential e-scooter buyers is such a little step that could save lives and prevent accidents in the future.
In recent years the number of e-scooter related accidents has been on the rise. Yet e-scooter riders are not being informed at purchase that the use of e-scooters in public is illegal.
At aged 18, I witnessed a horrific accident between a car and an e-scooter rider, who was left seriously injured.
Educating potential e-scooter buyers is such a little step that could save lives and prevent accidents in the future.
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
126
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
2 Mar 2021
Closed
2 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.