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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 22 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Electric Scooters: Speed Limits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to implement a different speed limit for e-scooters on roads and cycle paths.

Answer

Local authorities control how the trials run in their areas. This includes limiting the number e-scooters, specifying where they should be parked and deciding on appropriate speed limits, up to a maximum of 15.5 mph, for different areas of the trial. Operators as part of the trials, use geo-fencing technology to control e-scooters. This includes the e-scooter slowing down, stopping when ridden in a no-go area, and limiting the speed (usually to 8mph) in go-slow areas.

There are currently no plans to require trial areas to have different speed limits on roads and cycle lanes. The evidence gathered during the trials will inform whether e-scooters are legalised, and what their speed limits should be.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
185973
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Roads Speed limits Cycleways Electric scooters
Link
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