An Edinburgh man has been charged and his e-scooter taken away after illegally driving it on a public road.
The incident happened on Thursday night, April 21, on a road in Leith, when police spotted a man riding the machine.
He was stopped and charged with a series of different traffic offences - including driving whilst disqualified.
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His scooter has since been seized.
The police urge the public not to drive e-scooters, reminding them that they are not allowed to be driven on the road. In Scotland, the only place where e-scooters can be driven is on private land with permission of the landowner.
Posting on social media, a spokesperson for Police Scotland has said:
“A male was tonight riding an electric scooter on a road in Leith. He was charged with a number of traffic offences including driving whilst disqualified. The scooter was seized. Please note the only place you can use a e-scooter is on private land with permission.”
E-scooters have been growing in popularity over the past few years and becoming ever more divisive over that time.
Currently, they are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles and treated with the same requirements as all other motor vehicles. Including MOT, tax and licensing.
However, because they cannot be given permanently visible rear lights, a licence plate and turning signals, they cannot be used on UK roads.
The law that currently covers E-bikes and allows them to be used on the road is not being used for e-scooters.
If you’re caught driving an e-scooter illegally you can be subject to a £300 fixed penalty notice and up to six points on your licence.
