Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 78660

Electric Scooters: Insurance

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider the potential merits of allowing the use of privately owned e-scooters if covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Private e-scooters are currently illegal to use on public roads as they meet the definition of a ‘motor vehicle’ under the Road Traffic Act 1988. As such, they must comply with all applicable legal requirements, not only the need for motor vehicle insuran...

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