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# Police remind owners of laws on e-scooters after incidents in Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/police-remind-owners-of-laws-on-e-scooters-after-incidents-in-burntwood/
- Published: 2024-01-30T08:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-01-29T18:22:01.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:58, News

Police are reminding people of the law around e-scooters after reports about issues with those riding them in Burntwood.

It is currently only legal to use them on private land unless it is in an area where a rental e-scooter trial is in place.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:

> “We are still receiving complaints with regards to the usage of e-scooters in Burntwood.  
>  
> “It’s not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you’re using a private e-scooter you risk the vehicle being seized for no insurance.   
>  
> “If you cause serious harm to another person while riding an e-scooter the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car.”  
>  
> Staffordshire Police spokesperson

Riders of e-scooters are also being reminded that as well as having them seized, they could also face fixed penalty notices.