Petition · Department for Transport

Legalise use of privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes on public roads

Closed 443 signatures

What the petition asks

Legalise the use of electric bikes and scooters for use of the public.
We believe that use of these items could lower carbon emissions and get people out more. It could save time and money that people might otherwise spend on fossil fuels for simple tasks like going to the shops.

Mobility scooters are legal, so we think e-bikes and e-scooters should be too.

We believe that the majority of people riding said scooters and bikes are careful around the public.

Timeline

14 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
14 May 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 443
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 14 Nov 2024
Closed 14 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.