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Police spotted seizing e-scooters in Brighton in crackdown

By Daniel Green DanGreenJourno Digital reporter

Police were seen impounding the e-scooters in Old Steine in Brighton



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POLICE officers have been spotted impounding e-scooters in the city centre as part of a county-wide crack down.

A police van and several officers were spotted speaking to at least one rider near Old Steine Gardens in Brighton.

It comes after Sussex Police announced a crackdown on the use of the scooters throughout February, amid increasing concern about road safety.

Police were seen impounding the e-scooters in Old Steine in Brighton


Superintendent James Collis said: "There have been plenty of warnings and advice to electric scooter users about how the vehicles cannot be used here in Sussex.

"We are here to enforce the law and ensure riders stay within the law. E-scooter riders found riding in public roads or in public places could face arrest and prosecution.

"Riders are subject to the same laws a motorist would need to drive lawfully on the road, including the requirement to have a valid licence, insurance, registration plates and vehicle licensing, and to have the correct registration.

"E-scooters are illegal because there are currently no legal ways to register, insure or tax them in Sussex."

Owners have been advised that if they are seen riding an e-scooter in public places, they can be arrested and have the vehicle seized.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out proactive patrols across the county this month to enforce the law prohibiting e-scooters from public roads and places.

While there are Government trials taking place under the Future Transport scheme, with the aim of gaining further insight into the environmental, health, and safety benefits of these types of vehicles, there are currently no areas in Sussex taking part in these trials.