A Labour MP urged a revision of regulations to improve road safety, claiming that e-scooters are being illegally used for “drug runs” in the Commons. In her introduction of the E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill on Wednesday, Jessica Morden encouraged the government to increase public knowledge of the dangers posed by e-scooters.
She cautioned that her constituents in Newport East, South Wales, are experiencing “a great deal of anxiety” as a result of the risky and antisocial use of e-scooters. On Wednesday, she used a Ten Minute Rule motion to notify MPs:
“The landscape on our roads has changed dramatically over recent years.”
“The use of e-scooters has exploded, and it was estimated last year that e-scooter ownership is now close to one million in England alone. But legislation has just not kept up with this trend our legislation is years behind other countries.”
She also continued:
“The Bill is about asking the Government to address this quickly and I know there have been positive moves about this and also, as we approach Christmas, when many people may be tempted to buy them as presents, to remind potential buyers of the law. It is fair to say from the outset that there clearly is a place for e-scooters in the transport mix they can play a really positive role in increasing transport choice while reducing pollution and congestion, particularly important too for young people with lower spending power and car ownership. I’m introducing this Bill today to highlight an issue of much concern to many constituents in Newport East, who frequently raise with me the antisocial use and sometimes dangerous use of e-scooters, and, in fact, e-bikes as well.”
Ms Morden informed her that e-scooters are often used for drug runs. According to the Newport, the riders are donning masks and neglecting their helmet. The parent of a disabled child told Ms Morden about the numerous close calls she had with the Escotters which nearly collided with her child’s wheelchair.
Ms. Morden informed the other MPs and said
“Whilst the sale of e-scooters is legal, using a privately-owned e-scooter on public land, including on roads, pavements and cycle routes, is illegal and can lead to prosecution. Despite this legal position, sales have just rapidly increased, and the problem is, because they’re unregulated, there are no limits on speed, with some for sale online capable of being tampered with or reaching up to 60 miles an hour. No requirements for them to have light, sound, or any audible alert system or for people to wear helmets, no available insurance, no requirements around their maintenance, and no restrictions on their weight.”
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