E-Scooters

Dear Parents and carers,

E-Scooters

E-scooters have become increasingly popular amongst young people. Although they can seen as a convenient means of transport, there are multiple safety and legal implications that also apply, and it is important that they are not used as a way to travel to school.

The law on E-scooters:

E- scooters can be ridden on privately owned land.

It is illegal to ride an E-scooter on a pavement or public road. If a young person is caught riding an E-scooter, the scooter could be seized and driving bans and points allocated.

Further to the legal implications, there are significant safety risks also, with vehicles travelling 15-20 mph. Riding on pavements and riding without protective equipment poses risk to both pedestrians and to the riders of the e-scooters.

How parents can support:

Have open safety conversations with young people, ensuring children are aware of the law and the consequences.

Discuss road safety with children, even if they are not riding the scooters, pedestrian awareness is still important.

To be aware:

If a young person does attend college with a scooter, we will contact home and request that the scooter is collected, so as to avoid breach of the law and risk of both safety and legal consequences for a young person.

Any concerns or queries, please feel free to contact the safeguarding team on: safeguarding@eggbuckland.com