Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Change e-scooters legislation to allow use on roads & pavements legally

Closed 448 signatures

What the petition asks

There was no mention of new e-scooter laws in the 2023 King's Speech, meaning changes to the law are likely to be delayed.
Our laws currently do not allow for the use of privately owned electric scooters on roads and cycle paths, despite the fact that electric mobility scooters are allowed.

At a time when the UK like many countries throughout the world is trying to improve the environment by reducing carbon emissions, our Government is denying the people a means of cheap and environmentally friendly transportation.

The national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK has warned the UK is falling behind the rest of the world with its "lack of action" on e-scooters. New laws could ensure e-scooters, whether rented or privately owned, are subject to high safety standards.

Timeline

21 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
21 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 448
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 21 Nov 2023
Closed 21 May 2024

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