top of page
CMT Jan 25.gif

21 illegal e-scooters have been seized by Greater Manchester Police as crackdown continues


Image credit:Pixabay

Since 1 October 2020, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have seized over 20 electric scooters as part of a crackdown on their illegal use on roads, pavements, cycle lanes and other public places. Despite the increased popularity in the use of e-scooters, GMP officers are reminding people that current laws only allow for them to be ridden on private land with the owner's permission. E-scooters used in public places can be seized by police, and riders may be prosecuted for operating a vehicle without insurance.

There is currently a trial ongoing in Salford in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the University of Salford for the use of e-scooters. This allows for the legal use of Lime e-scooters in the designated trial area only.

Inspector Steve Bryant, from GMP's Safer Transport Team, said: "We want to ensure that people have the right information when it comes to e-scooters, particularly as many may buy or receive them for Christmas. We are aware that not all sellers make the regulations clear at the point of sale; therefore we will continue to raise awareness so that hard working people do not waste their money on something they cannot currently use. "To ensure everyone is kept safe on our roads, our officers will be seizing e-scooters used illegally."

Subscribe to our newsletter. Receive all the latest news

Thanks for subscribing!

TaxiPoint_WebBanner_700x200.jpg
RENT WITH (720 x 200 px) (1).gif
Taxipoint - Web Banner - 12.24.png
IMG_2814.jpeg
Save £££ £3.50 per hour - Compressed (1).gif
1comp.gif
Taxipoint Ads -Fleet Web Banner -April 2025.jpg

The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers.

All written and image rights are reserved by authors displayed. Creative Common image licenses displayed where applicable.

Reproduction in whole or in part without prior permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.

All written content Copyright of TaxiPoint 2025.

bottom of page