E-scooters in Lincolnshire are an increasing source of concern, with latest data indicating an uptick in road traffic accidents and confiscations. While precise numbers for Lincolnshire are not accessible, the trend appears to coincide with neighbouring areas like Humberside, where e-scooters were implicated in 80 collisions between April 2022 and March of the current year.
Local authorities are growing more watchful of the illicit use of privately acquired e-scooters on public highways, an activity still deemed illegal under present UK legislation. Lincolnshire Police, in response, have amplified efforts to deter antisocial behaviour and illegal use of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorcycles.
Inhabitants of Lincoln and nearby vicinities are urged to recall that only rental e-scooters, attainable in selected cities via recognised schemes for those holding a driving licence, are legally permitted for road use. Society members are urged to keep up to speed with local rules and regulations to ensure their actions align with safety and legality.
This article has been reworked by The Lincoln Post using original reportage from www.bbc.com.
