Written questions

Electric Scooters: Road Traffic Offences

Commons · Question 21810 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support police enforcement of illegal e-scooter use.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 7 Sep 2026

All e-scooters sold must comply with government importation and sale requirements, including on product safety.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Market Surveillance Unit carries out surveillance of e-scooter retailers to ensure they are being...