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E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
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- Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Published21 minutes ago Retailers including Amazon, Argos and Currys have been found to advertise e‑scooters for use on public roads and paths, despite this being against UK law.
- An investigation from the Press Association (PA) found major brands and independent sellers were promoting their use on the roads.
- But only rented e-scooters can legally be ridden on roads, cycle paths and in parks in the UK.
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Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Published21 minutes ago Retailers including Amazon, Argos and Currys have been found to advertise e‑scooters for use on public roads and paths, despite this being against UK law.
An investigation from the Press Association (PA) found major brands and independent sellers were promoting their use on the roads.
But only rented e-scooters can legally be ridden on roads, cycle paths and in parks in the UK. Privately-owned e-scooters can only be used on private land with the landowner's permission.
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