Written questions

Electric Scooters: Imports and Sales

Commons · Question 21811 · 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 assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) importation and (b) sale regulations in reducing the illegal use of e-scooters on (i) public roads and (ii) pavements.

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...