Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner said: “I strongly welcome the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines which would see e-scooter riders jailed for up to two years if they cause injury to pedestrians by ‘wanton or furious driving’.
“The legislation, which has already been used to prosecute cyclists, will include riding in ‘significant excess’ of the 12.5mph speed limit, deliberately ignoring the rules of the road or disregarding risk of danger to others.
“E-scooter incidents are still rare, but evidence shows they are rising nationally. Residents are understandably concerned about the dangers they pose and expect the police to take a hardline approach against those who blatantly ignore public safety.
“I have lobbied local MPs over the need for tougher rules around the use and acquisition of e-scooters and welcome the new approach. But while this new guidance is a step in the right direction, further action is undoubtedly required.
“In the meantime, I am reassured that Leicestershire Police maintains a robust policy towards e-scooters and will continue to use all available powers to safeguard the public from harm.”
