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E-scooter law in the UK

Where you can and cannot ride a private e-scooter in the UK.

Privately owned e-scooters can only be ridden legally on private land with the landowner's permission in the UK. They cannot be used on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes. Read the UK rules

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Private land

Privately owned e-scooters can only be ridden legally on private land with the landowner's permission in the UK. They cannot be used on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes.

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Rental trials

Some areas run official rental scheme trials; private scooters are not part of these.

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Check updates

Rules can change, so check the latest government guidance.

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