Nottingham takes part in the 'Future Free Zone' trial
E-scooters are currently illegal on roads and pavements
Nottingham has taken part in the government's 'Future Transport Zone' trial with a view to making scooters legal to use on roads.
However, people in the East Midlands are still being reminded that it's illegal to use e-scooters on roads and pavements.
Currently, police have the power to seize electric scooters that are being used on roads, cycle lanes and pavements.
Leicestershire's Road Safety Partnership have also tried to put people off buying them as gifts for Christmas as they may not be able to use them.
Jonathan Clarkson is from Leicestershire's Road Safety Partnership, and said:
“We understand the public’s support for environmentally friendly modes of transport.
“We want to work with the public to make sure the roads are safe for everyone.
“The UK Government is currently taking part in ‘Future Transport Zone’ trials for e-scooter hire, with a view to making them legal to use on the roads.
“All local authorities can apply to take part, but at the moment, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are not part of the trials.”