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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Electric Bicycles: Fraud

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to give traffic wardens powers to impose fines and penalties and the ability to confiscate illegally used and operated e-scooters and e-bikes while they are parked.

Answer

The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles, which is likely to include e-scooters, when parliamentary time allows. Any regulations will be publicly consulted on before they come into force.

Local authorities employ civil enforcement officers and already have the powers in some circumstances to remove and dispose of abandoned, obstructively or dangerously parked e-scooters and e-cycles.

The police have responsibility for enforcement of illegal use, and the Crime and Policing Bill introduced in 2026 will give the police stronger powers to stop and seize vehicles being used illegally without issuing a warning.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15199
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Confiscation orders Fraud Fines Parking Powers Parking attendants Electric bicycles
Link
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