Department for Transport figures show there have been 12 e-scooter-related deaths in the year to June, up from four in 2021
While it is legal to buy e-scooters in the UK, it is illegal to use privately-owned devices on roads and pavements. Private e-scooters can, however, be used on private land.Advertisement
"These figures are the tip of the iceberg, as there are many injuries that are going unreported and undocumented for many reasons. Mr Medforth, who says he is supportive of the use of e-scooters and has been working with officials to develop methods to improve safety, told Sky News: 'We are just appalled by these figures.
Males aged 10-19 were the largest demographic in terms of those involved in crashes, followed by men aged 20-29. A number of serious e-scooter crashes have made national headlines this year, including the death of Mrs Davis in Nottinghamshire in June. Outside of the DfT's trial schemes, the use of private e-scooters remains illegal on public roads and pathways. Experts believe there are as many as one million e-scooter riders across the UK.
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