Police prosecute E-Scooter rider in Marlow
20-year-old man receives six points on his licence
A man has been sentenced for illegally riding an E-Scooter in Marlow.
20-year-old Nico Webb, of Seymour Park Road in Marlow, pleaded guilty to one count each of obstructing/resisting a constable in execution of duty, using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third party insurance and using threatening/abusive words/behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.
His driving licence was endorsed with 6 points and he was fined.
What happened?
On 22 February this year, Webb was seen to be riding an e-scooter in Pound Lane, Marlow. Officers stopped him, explained the legislation around e-scooter use and was informed that he would be sent a warning letter. Webb was also told to push his e-scooter rather than ride it, however he the rode off. Officers stopped him and seized the e-scooter. Webb then became verbally aggressive and threatening towards the officer and he refused to surrender the e-scooter.
Webb was charged on 12 April.
"If e-scooter owners ignore warnings and ride their scooters without insurance and a full licence then their scooters will be seized"
Sergeant Robin Hughes, of Marlow Neighbourhood Team, said: “Private e-scooters should only be used on private land with the landowners permission.
“If e-scooter owners ignore warnings and ride their scooters without insurance and a full licence then their scooters will be seized and they are likely to receive a fine and penalty points as in this case.
“More information can be found about the rules around e-scooters on our website.”