UK retailers found advertising illegal e-scooter use on public roads
By
Imran Rahman-Jones
1d ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
A Press Association investigation found major UK retailers including Amazon, Argos, and Currys advertising privately-owned e-scooters for use on public roads and paths, despite this being illegal under UK law. Privately-owned e-scooters can only legally be used on private land with the landowner's permission, while only government-backed rental e-scooters are allowed on roads, cycle paths, and in parks. The retailers changed their advertising after being contacted by the Press Association.
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bskyUK retailers found advertising illegal e-scooter use on public roadsbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 4 pulledRetailers including Amazon, Argos and Currys have been found to advertise e‑scooters for use on public roads and paths, despite this being against UK law.
E-scooters can only legally be ridden on roads, cycle paths and in parks in the UK if they are rented as part of a government-backed scheme.
Privately-owned e-scooters can only be used on private land with the landowner's permission.
The major outlets changed their advertising after being contacted by PA.
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
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