Sheffield transport: Police issue blunt instruction on e-scooters ahead of Christmas
Sheffield police have issued a blunt instruction on e-scooters ahead of Christmas.
Sheffield North East Policing Team said simply: “Don’t buy e-scooters this Christmas!”
The message, on its Facebook page, went on to say: ‘The use of e-scooters on public roads and land is illegal.
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“Riding them can result in their seizure and prosecution. And all this on top of the obvious safety implication of children and young people riding them without proper training and road skills which unfortunately across the country have seen some tragic consequences,” the warning continues.
“Don’t waste your money on them this Christmas and help keep the community safe!”
The penalty for riding an uninsured e-scooter in public could be as high as £300 and six points on your licence.
For more information go to the South Yorkshire police website https://orlo.uk/YrIBV