Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
So what are the rules with e-scooters?
To learn more about this early e-scooter see article published in history group today.
We're seeing increasing number of these relatively new e-scooters whizzing about our streets, but few of us know what's actually permitted.
Here's what I've been able to discern from the wisdom of the web.
Until last summer the vehicles were only allowed on private land. But, from last August they were allowed on the streets in specified trial areas.
- they can be used in the same places as bicycles are permitted
- they are not allowed on pavements
- they cannot be driven above 15mph
- only vehicles rented by an approved trail supplier can be used on public roads
According to the Metropolitan Police,
E-scooters come under the category of “powered transporters”. This also covers a range of other personal transport devices which are powered by a motor.
“Powered transporters” fall within the legal definition of a motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Therefore, the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters.
As a motor vehicle, they must comply with various pieces of Road Traffic Legislation, including but not limited to:
- driving with a licence
- driving/riding with insurance
- driving/riding other than on a road
- need to be taxed
The internet tells me that the London trial is due to start in the summer. But, I can't find a specific date. Back in March, media was reporting that only 11 of 33 London boroughs signed up. But I can't see which ones did and whether that includes Haringey and/or our neighbouring boroughs. (But I've put a question out to Haringey on Twitter).
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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
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Wonder if the scooter rider who went straight though people crossing at the junction of Salisbury Road and Green Lanes yesterday morning at about 20mph was aware of the rules? She was using her phone at the time and riding with one hand so obviously highly skilled
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The long skirt and rear wheel is a Carry On moment waiting to happen
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Permalink Reply by Bob Ruggles on
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Bad enough are the ones that dress All in Black and ride at Night with No Lights
But the pavement hoppers get me , especially around school times. Hear many shouts from parents, shouting at users
Read a report that several drunks was caught using E-scooters and got points on Licences
In which case banned Driver / Riders. Must be totally illegal to use them
Its a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed.
Just hope it's not the person hit by a E-Scooter
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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I came across quite a few reports of injuries in the course of checking facts for this article.
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Permalink Reply by Philip on
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The government has simply put this on the back burner and the overstretched police are ignoring it, understandably. They COULD legislate for them to be in the same cattegory as electric bikes, that is, speed restricted, over 14 only, public highway. That might happen but in the meantime if a 12 year old piles into your car tough luck...
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What happens if a 12 year old piles into your car after the legislation?
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Caption for photo of the 1917 powered scooter (item posted by Hugh in the History section, see above)
It was also apparently used by New York gang members for easy getaways – they could travel down narrow alleys to escape police in cars behind them.
Nothing much new in the world, then, in evading police controls on them. Don't anyone hold their breath in 2021.....
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Permalink Reply by michaela rourke on
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Already using them for muggings in Crouch End...
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The drug dealer who shot and killed a police officer in the south of France last week got away on an electric scooter....
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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I've seen a man whizzing up GL with his (around 8/9-year-old) daughter on the front - surely not legal or safe?
On the plus side, when driving behind these scooters, the vibrating buttocks can be entertaining...
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Rather like the ever growing number of food delivery riders. On L Plates
But understand the Police have been taking older scooters off the Road. As many are marked as rented
Might be a case awaiting driving Tests Centres to open again
Can not believe the number that speed with one foot scraping the road
Had several fall off near me , as have a large Speed Bump which they do not slow down for. And going the wrong way into Ashley Crescent. Against Road Island
Live in Hope that issues get sorted in coming months
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