Cwestiwn ysgrifenedig WQ82451
- Gofynnwyd gan
- Janet Finch-SaundersCeidwadwyr
- I'w ateb gan
- Minister for Climate Change
- Cyflwynwyd
- Dyddiad ateb
- Atebwyd
- Amser i'w ateb
- 6 diwrnod
Cwestiwn
Mae'r cwestiwn a'r ateb yn Saesneg gan nad oes fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael.
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to review the use of electric scooters on Welsh cycle paths and the impact that they may have on public safety?
Ateb
Atebwyd gan Deputy Minister for Climate Change
The legislation for private scooters is not devolved to the Welsh Government and is the responsibility of the UK Government. It is currently illegal to use an e-scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane or pavement, except where it is used as part of a Department for Transport sponsored trial scheme. No trials are currently planned in Wales.
Safety is one of our main concerns in considering the introduction of e-scooters. We have previously engaged with stakeholders at a Ministerial level, such as the the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in Wales amongst others, to understand the potential impact and safety of all users of roads and pavements.