Derbyshire Police seize 264 e-scooters for illegal use, includes stopping rider with four-year-old passenger
Derbyshire Police seized a further 59 e-scooters in January amid ongoing efforts to tackle illegal use on public roads.
Derbyshire Police have seized 264 e-scooters over the past three months since the Constabulary started a new approach of seizing on first offence from November 2024.
A further 59 e-scooters were seized in Derbyshire in January, as the police continue to target their illegal use.
E-scooters can only be used on private land, those riding them on public roads, pavements or cycle paths are breaking the law.
In Abbey, officers stopped a rider on an e-scooter who also had a four-year-old riding as a passenger.
Superintendent James Thompson said: “This change in approach was in response to local community concerns, as we know many people have had negative experiences with e-scooters being used illegally and irresponsibly in the past.
“The risks that the illegal use of e-scooters pose to both the public and the rider, especially in incidents with such a young passenger as well, are serious and we will continue in being proactive to tackle this.”
PCSOs in Derbyshire have also been granted the power to seize e-scooters, meaning they can take action whilst they’re out on patrol too.
Further information about e-scooters click here: met.police.uk