Man guilty of drink driving an e-scooter at 30mph while more than twice the legal limit
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 28-year-old man has been banned from driving for 17 months after being caught riding his e-scooter at 30mph while more than twice the legal alcohol limit. He said that anyone caught using one in public could receive six penalty points and a fine of up to £300, as it is only legal to ride them on private land in the UK. “Ensuring the safety of the roads is at the heart of everything we do and we will continue to proactively engage with e-scooter riders and enforce the law where necessary.” Although it is currently illegal to use private e-scooters in public, the government has begun a series of rental e-scooters trials, with a year-long scheme due to start in London in June.
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