Written question WQ82451
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
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?
Answer
Answered by 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.