Rejected petition Legalise electric scooters for use on pavements

During the current pandemic we have been advised by the government to avoid public transport where necessary. There are climate and health crises which could be partially alleviated by the introduction scooters. This positive impact can be seen in other countries.

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Currently scooters are banned from use on the roads and pavements and only the government can repeal this or bring in a new act which legalises and promotes safety for scooter users.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions calling for similar actions:

Allow 'Personal Electric Vehicles' to use cycle lanes and walkways: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301014

Make electric scooters legal to reduce our carbon footprint / cut emissions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301579

Since you started your petition the Government has launched a consultation for legalising rental e-scooter trails. You can find out more about the Governments proposals here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/legalising-rental-e-scooter-trials-defining-e-scooters-and-rules-for-their-use/legalising-rental-e-scooter-trials

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Date submitted 9 June 2020
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