The law regarding electric scooters and electric bikes is often misunderstood. This book aims to set out the law and regulations that govern their use in a simple and helpful manner. It considers the practical issues that might arise should an electric scooter or bike be involved in an accident, with a focus on negligence, illegality and insurance.




The book is primarily written with personal injury practitioners in mind but will also be helpful to criminal lawyers, regulatory lawyers and members of the public looking to understand the status of electric scooters and electric bikes under the law of England and Wales.




ABOUT THE AUTHOR




Kane Simons is a barrister at 18 St John Chambers in Manchester specialising in personal injury litigation. He has a particular interest in claims involving cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.




CONTENTS




Introduction




PART ONE - E-SCOOTERS




Micromobility Devices

A Motor Vehicle?

Purchasing E-Scooters

Rental E-Scooters

Criminal Law

Penalties

Seizures

Local bans

Enforcement

Claims by E-Scooter Riders

Claims Against E-Scooter Riders

Claims Against Rental Companies

Future Trends




PART TWO - E-BIKES




E-Bikes and the Need for Regulation

The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983

The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015

The Pedal Cycle (Construction and Use) Regulations

Liability and Contributory Negligence

Speed Pedelecs

Non-Compliant E-Bikes

Insurance

Delivery Riders

Criminal Penalties

The Future