Petition · Department for Transport

Introduce compulsory third party insurance for electric mobility scooters

Closed 53 signatures

What the petition asks

There is currently no legal requirement for drivers of electric mobility scooters to obtain third party insurance cover; as such any person sustaining injuries through negligence of the driver can have a low chance of claiming compensation. We would like to see compulsory insurance introduced.
In recent years mobility scooters have rapidly evolved into vehicles that have increased in, weight, manoeuvrability, and speed, to the point where they have the potential to be hazardous to pedestrians on public paths / highways and in other public spaces. To date there is no mandatory requirement for insurance, and as such we feel that the matter should be given consideration in the interest of innocent parties that find themselves unable to claim injury compensation.

Timeline

16 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 53
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 16 Jan 2026
Closed 16 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.