Police crush e-scooters used in crimes; 112 seized in early 2024. Parents urged to learn the law.
She said kids may not know e-scooters break rules. More learning is needed about the rules. Parents need to learn too. Expensive electric motorbikes also cause issues. They often link to criminal activity. This is because of their price and speed.
Police say criminals use them a lot. They help people get away fast. Drug dealers can use them easily. They fold up for quick getaways. Police are seizing and crushing these scooters. They seized 112 in early 2024 alone.
Jones said kids riding to school commit an offense. Private e-scooters break the law. They cannot get MOT or insurance. A birthday gift scooter could be illegal.
Jones thinks parents would reconsider buying them if they knew it enabled lawbreaking. Educating parents is therefore critical. She believes the government holds responsibility. They must clarify the e-scooter rules. Either allow them legally, or ban them outright.
Jones mentioned stores selling e-scooters. People buy them without knowing the law. The government must address this problem. Maybe stores should stop selling them.