Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115309

Electric Scooters

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

LabourPoole

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration has been given to legalising the use of electric scooters on roads for use by adults who also hold a full driving licence.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles when parliamentary time allows. This will create safe, legal routes for people to use new transport technology like e-scooters. Any regulations, including a potential r...

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