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  • I've got as far as the summary:

    if the Government decides to legalise use of private e-scooters, it should adopt
    regulations for their construction and use as set out below:
    • Maximum possible speed of 12.5mph (20km/h)
    • Maximum continuous rated motor power of 250 W
    • Anti-tampering mechanisms should be included in construction - Tampering should
    be prohibited by law
    • Minimum front wheel size of 12 inches (30.5cm) and minimum rear wheel size of 10
    inches (25.5cm)
    • Two independently controlled braking devices, one acting on the front wheel and
    one acting on the rear wheel
    • Lighting to be mandatory at all times
    • Maximum unladen weight of 20kg
    • An audible warning device to be mandatory
    • Helmet wearing to be mandatory
    • Riding on the footway (pavement) or footpath to be prohibited
    • Rider age limit of at least 16 years
    • Carrying of a passenger to be prohibited
    • Drink driving, dangerous or careless riding, and handheld mobile phone use to
    be prohibited
    • In-person rider training and third-party insurance are recommended.

    I'm not sure there is any point legalising based on that set of rules. Nobody will take any notice and will continue as they are. Unless we are suddenly going to have battalions of traffic police on the streets.

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