Police face anger after seizing a mother’s e-scooter while she rode with her child

A police department has been labeled ‘pathetic’ after publishing a video of officers confiscating an E-scooter from a mother and her 4-year-old child on social media.

The police shared a video documenting how the low speed chase had taken place

The incident, which occurred last week in Stroud, Gloucestershire, depicts special road officers halting the couple while they were using illegal equipment.

In several parts of the UK, including Gloucestershire, the usage of private electric scooters is forbidden.

In a short video footage shared to Twitter, police from the Specialist Operations Unit of the Gloucestershire Constabulary can be seen following the pair as they carefully ascend the sidewalk.

The police distributed a video illustrating the low-speed pursuit.

Later, the police verified that the offending scooter had been seized, stating, ‘Concerns were raised about a woman using an e-scooter to transport a young child daily.

“OT61 observed a 4-year-old being transported in this manner and seized the vehicle.”

The police force were chastised and mocked for the manner in which they handled the rule breaking

“Thanks to the public for informing us. Safer neighborhood.’

The police force was criticized and ridiculed for how they handled the rule infraction.

The police were widely mocked after posting the video to social media, with the general view being that they had gone too far.

One man responded to the video by stating, “You stole some happiness from a four-year-old.” Congratulations! Next week, sweets will be confiscated at the school gate.’

Another individual called the police’ behavior as a “complete embarrassment for policing.”

Another begged, “Please tell me you’re a parody account!”

Currently, electric scooters may only be lawfully ridden throughout the county if they are rented in Gloucester or Cheltenham.

Can you lawfully ride an e-scooter on the street or sidewalk?

The Department of Transportation classifies e-scooters as “powered transporters” that fit the legal definition of a “motor vehicle.”

In order to be utilized on the road, they must meet a variety of requirements, including obtaining insurance and adhering to “technical standards.”

The usage of privately owned e-scooters on British roadways is forbidden. The Metropolitan Police has stated that cyclists risk being fined or having points added to their license. Riders also run the risk of having their e-scooters confiscated by law enforcement.

In May 2019, the Metropolitan Police conducted an operation in London to seize unlawfully operated e-scooters from the city’s streets.

The Metropolitan Police Department has warned e-scooter riders against riding on the road.

According to the Department of Transport, e-scooters fall under the Road Traffic Act of 1988, which also regulates Segways, hoverboards, go-peds (combustion engine-powered kick scooters), motorized unicycles, and u-wheels.

The prohibition does not apply to pedal bicycles with electric assistance.

According to the Department of Transportation, in order for motor vehicles to legally use public roadways, they must meet a variety of regulations. These include insurance, adherence with technical requirements and use standards, payment of vehicle tax, licensing, and registration, driver testing and licensing, and use of appropriate safety equipment.

“If the user of a powered transporter could achieve these standards, it would be legal for them to operate on public highways in theory. However, it is possible that companies will find it extremely difficult to comply with all of these standards, making their usage on public roads illegal.’

In July of 2020, the British government enacted legislation permitting the use of e-scooters by local governments and allowed rental companies for a 12-month trial period. The maximum speed for automobiles is 15.5 mph. There are about 32 venues involved in the trial. In the trial sites, private electric scooters are prohibited.

On private property, e-scooters owned privately may be operated with the authorization of the landowner.


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