Anyone found using an e-scooter in a public area risks having it seized by police, officers across Shropshire have warned.
It is currently illegal to ride electric scooters in public areas in most of UK
PCSO Beth Francis of Ludlow Safer Neighbourhood Team said:"We have seen an increase in the amount of e-scooters being used in the area recently so we'd just like to remind people about the rules and regulations of using them."In the West Mercia policing area of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire there is only one e-scooter trial, based in Redditch.
"Although e-scooters are available to buy they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas."
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