Petitions/Legalise public use of private e-scooters for over 18s with helmets
StatusOngoing
Opened30 Jul 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to make public use of privately owned electric scooters legal for over 18s wearing a helmet.

We see e-bikes being allowed in public and think e-scooters should be allowed too. E-scooters are an environmentally friendly way of getting around. I agree their use needs to be regulated and that's why I think their use should be restricted to over 18s and a helmet should be worn for safety reasons. We feel that the fact that e-scooters hired from the local council are allowed in certain areas but not privately owned ones ridiculous. We want the Government to allow people the right to travel around their local area using their own e-scooters safely – reducing traffic on the roads could be a bonus.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Richard Tice
1Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
7
Gareth Davies
2Gareth Davies MP
Grantham and Bourne
4
Patricia Ferguson
3Patricia Ferguson MP
Glasgow West
2
Barry Gardiner
4Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Kerry McCarthy
5Kerry McCarthy MP
Bristol East
1
Catherine Atkinson
6Catherine Atkinson MP
Derby North
1
Justin Madders
7Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
1
Mike Wood
8Mike Wood MP
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
1
Katie White
9Katie White MP
Leeds North West
1
Victoria Atkins
10Victoria Atkins MP
Louth and Horncastle
1