Dear Resident,

Over just three days last week, the team proactively seized 68 e-scooters and four e-bikes being ridden illegally as a result of increasing concerns and complaints raised by members of the public.

Some of the vehicles, which had top speeds exceeding 30mph, were removed from the streets of Huntingdon, Hartford, Brampton, Yaxley, St Ives, St Neots and surrounding villages. 

The majority of the users were under 18, with the youngest being just eight. In many cases they were also being ridden with a passenger on board.

The law currently permits the use of e-scooters only as part of government-approved rental trials or on private land with the landowner’s permission. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use on public roads, pavements and cycle paths.

Seizing the vehicles is one part of the policing response. There is also ongoing education work officers do in schools and with parents to educate people and try to prevent illegal use or inform those thinking of buying one.

You can read more on our website.

Members of the public are encouraged to report unsafe or illegal e-scooter use via the force website or on the police non-emergency number 101.

Kind Regards,

Inspector Colin Norden,

Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Policing Team