E-scooter safety review launched by Department for Transport

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E-scooter safety review launched by Department for Transport

A review of the laws covering e-scooters has been launched by the government.

Under review: the bikes have been responsible for one death and scores of injuries

Date - 16th March 2020
By - Chris Smith

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The Department of Transport has launched a consultation on whether the laws on motorised scooters should be changed - and if so how. The fledgling e-scooter hire industry is set to be among the organisations that are expected to lobby the...

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