Use of E-scooters

Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood officers have noticed that E-scooters are visible and being used more frequently in and around the town centre.

The current law is clear: you cannot ride an e-scooter or any other powered transporters on a UK public road, cycle lane or pavement.

A privately owned e-scooter or powered transporter can only be used on private land, with the landowners permission.

If a driver of an e-scooter is stopped by police the scooter may be seized and destroyed, the driver could also be liable for prosecution for driving without insurance.

Continued foot patrols will be in place in and around Shepton Mallet town centre and open spaces.