Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 49196
Electric Scooters: Safety
Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 8 May 2025
Question
Tom Hayes
Labour — Bournemouth East
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of banning the (a) sale and (b) import of devices which allow the 15.5 mph speed limit to be removed.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWhilst the department has no plans to make an assessment on this, product safety laws already set requirements for the safety of consumer products placed on the market. This includes e-bikes and related accessories. Manufacturers and importers must ensure...
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