An e-scooter in Bridport has been seized in a bid to crack down on illegally ridden motorised vehicles.
Yesterday, Bridport’s Neighbourhood Policing Team officers became aware of a person riding privately owned electric scooter on a road in the town.
Officers stopped them and the scooter was confiscated in the interest of safety.
It is illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter on roads, pavements, cycle paths and other public places and are only allowed to be used on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Driving at excessive speed along pedestrian paths can cause serious injury and, in some cases, has resulted in death.
A spokesperson for Bridport Police said: “Earlier today Bridport NPT officers saw an adult riding a privately owned e-scooter on a public road in Bridport. The rider was stopped and the vehicle was subsequently seized.
“E-scooters and illegally used e-bikes can pose a significant risk to other road users and pedestrians. Concerns include excessive speed, riders without appropriate training or insurance, and the potential for serious injury in the event of a collision.
“If you have concerns about the use of e-scooters or e-bikes in your area, or witness them being ridden illegally, please report this to Dorset Police.
“Local officers are aware of and are actively seeking to enforce e-bike and e-scooter issues, information from the public helps us identify issues and take action where necessary.”
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