POLICE seized an e-scooter in Hereford yesterday and warned others that they are classed as a motor vehicle.
Hereford police stated that riders must have a licence, insurance and must be taxed.
Police added that as they can't be taxed 'you simply are not allowed to use them on roads, pavements, or other public places.'
They warned others that riding without insurance attracts a £300 fine and six points on your driving licence.
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In a post on Facebook police in Hereford said: "Please ensure you know the rules as a motor vehicle, they must comply with various pieces of Road Traffic Legislation, including but not limited to:
- Driving/riding with a licence
- Driving/riding with insurance
- Driving/riding other than a road
- Need to be registered and taxed
"You can't register and tax them because they don't meet the safety regulations required, so the result is that you simply are not allowed to use them on roads, pavements, or other public places.
"If you do use an E-Scooter in those places you could face prosecution.
"Even if you are given a fixed penalty ticket, riding without insurance attracts a £300 fine and six points on your driving licence.
"If you don't have a licence, the points would be on it when you apply for one."
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