Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Ban private sale of e-scooters and change the minimum rental age to 21
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
The sale of e-scooters to the general public should be permanently banned. The only e-scooters available in the country should be for rental use, and the age of the rider should be a minimum of 21 years old with a full UK driving licence.
E-scooters are becoming a menace on our roads, with several deaths already being linked to their use. How many more need to be killed before the government realise they are a deadly hazard? Illegal riders can be generally inexperienced and seem to think they own the road.
This way the rider will have some road experience and has undertaken a theory test and is aware of the Highway Code. Too many riders are reckless on illegal scooters or far too young.
This way the rider will have some road experience and has undertaken a theory test and is aware of the Highway Code. Too many riders are reckless on illegal scooters or far too young.
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
26 Jul 2021
Closed
26 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.