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Should there be stricter rules around e-scooters?
19 minutes Posted Jun 18, 2026 at 11:30 am.
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The Government is considering a range of measures to target the misuse of electric scooters following an increase in incidents involving the vehicles.

Currently, you must be over 16 and remain at a speed limit under 20km an hour to drive them, but there are concerns that these rules are not being follow.

Andrea spoke to listeners to hear their views.