E-Scooters

Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are noticing and receiving reports around youths using E-Scooters in public places.

I would like to remind people that Private e-scooters can only be used legally on private land with the landowner’s permission. They are not legal on any public highway, bridleway or pathway.

Electric scooters are classified as Private Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), essentially a motor vehicle which needs insurance. If the scooter is privately owned, some offences such as riding while under the influence of drink or drugs will result in immediate enforcement where the subject will be arrested and the scooter seized without a warning.

We do like to stop and educate individuals with e-scooters but depending on how they have been used will determine whether or not it is suitable for a warning or seizure.

Actions

• 6 September 2025
  

  Wincanton Neighbourhood team are still monitoring the reports we are receiving.

  Proactive patrols will continue with positive actions taken. We would highly recommend that any individuals, guardians and parents look at the government legislation on purchasing and using electric scooters.

  Please feel free to contact us through our mail box on the Avon and Somerset website. To report an incident that is non-urgent call 101 or in an emergency call 999.

• 9 August 2025
  

  Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are noticing and receiving reports around youths using E-Scooters in public places.

  I would like to remind people that Private e-scooters can only be used legally on private land with the landowner’s permission. They are not legal on any public highway, bridleway or pathway.

  Electric scooters are classified as Private Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), essentially a motor vehicle which needs insurance. If the scooter is privately owned, some offences such as riding while under the influence of drink or drugs will result in immediate enforcement where the subject will be arrested and the scooter seized without a warning.

  We do like to stop and educate individuals with e-scooters but depending on how they have been used will determine whether or not it is suitable for a warning or seizure.