Petition launched to see licensing & penalty points system introduced for cyclists and e-scooter use
A petition has been launched to see the introduction of a licensing and penalty points system for cyclists and e-scooter riders.
With more and more people considering the use of bicycles and e-scooters in England, there have been calls to see regulations put in place for users to be held accountable for their actions.
The petition says: “The government should require cyclists and e-scooter riders display visible ID, require that cycle lanes be used where available, and introduce a licensing and penalty point system for all cyclists and licensing system for escooter riders.
“Roads are now shared with more cyclists and e-scooters than ever. Yet cyclists and e-scooter riders aren‘t currently held accountable in same way as drivers.
“Cycle lanes can be safer yet are often not-used. A licence scheme and penalty points system should ensure responsible cycling and e-scooter use. “I welcome growth in cycling but this must be tempered with legislation to make roads safer for all.”
The petition is backed by Howard Cox, Founder of FairFuel UK, as well as others including radio show host and journalist Mike Graham.
In a tweet by Cox, he said: “If you are affected or concerned by dangerous e-scooters & that cyclists should display visible ID, please sign the petition.”
Graham added: “It’s time to start taking our road use seriously. Let’s make it the law for cyclists and e-scooter riders to be identifiable just like all drivers. Petition: Introduce new requirements for cyclists/e-scooters: visible ID, licences, etc.”
E-scooters are becoming more and more popular around the UK, including in London where a new rental scheme has just been launched.
Lime launched their rental scheme in the capital just this week, offering riders the chance to rent one of their latest models; the Gen 4.
E-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and spaces unless rented through one of the selected rental schemes, yet more and more people can be seen riding private e-scooters in public places.
