Charity IAM RoadSmart reports a concerning rise in children aged 13-16 caught using uninsured motor vehicles, primarily linked to electric scooters. With sales exceeding 750,000 private e-scooters, IAM RoadSmart's director emphasizes the urgent need for government legislation governing their use, insisting on minimum standards, speed limiters, and rider competency measures. Acknowledging the challenges of high insurance premiums faced by young drivers, calls for tax breaks for additional training are suggested as part of solutions to promote legal, safe riding practices amid a backdrop of cost pressures.
The number of children caught driving or riding without insurance is shocking and is likely to be down to those riding e-scooters.
The Government needs to urgently bring forward legislation on private e-scooters, which must include minimum-type approval device standards, speed limiters and proposals for riders to have a minimum level of competency.
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