Man charged after riding e-scooter on Edinburgh bypass
Electric scooters are currently illegal to use in public places in Scotland
A man has been caution and charged with numerous road traffic offences after allegedly riding an e-scooter on the Edinburgh city bypass.
Officers have said he was pulled over on the A720 between the Sheriffhall roundabout and Old Craighall.
Electric scooters are currently illegal to use in public places in Scotland.
According to Edinburgh law firm Watermans you can only purchase, own and ride an e-scooter on private land, and as long as you have the landowner’s permission.
You cannot currently ride an e-scooter on the road, pavement, cycle paths, or any other public areas in Scotland.
Road Policing Scotland said on X (formally Twitter) "#DalkeithRP stopped the rider of this e-scooter on the A720 between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall!!
"The e-scooter was seized as a production and the male rider was cautioned and charged with numerous road traffic offences."