The number of people injured in e-scooter collisions has rocketed in Avon and Somerset. In 2020, just eight people were injured in collisions involving e-scooters. However, that rose to 96 last year.
It is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, as well as on pavements or in cycle lanes. The only exception to this is using rental e-scooters as part of Government-run trials of e-scooters, which are currently taking place in around 30 areas.
E-scooters in these trials are limited to 15.5 miles per hour, though some may have restrictions limiting them further. Users must have a full or provisional licence, and it’s recommended they wear a cycle helmet.
