Councillors Welcome New Humberside Police Campaign Against Illegal E-Scooters Ahead of Christmas

Is It Wheely Worth It?
​Humberside Police are warning residents to think twice before purchasing an e-scooter as a gift this Christmas.

​While they may look like an exciting present, privately owned e-scooters are legally classified as motor vehicles under UK law, not toys. Riding a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes remains illegal. They can only be legally ridden on private land with the landowner’s permission, and riders must hold a valid driving licence.

​Anyone caught using an e-scooter illegally on public land risks having it seized and destroyed by police officers, along with receiving fines or points on their driving licence.

​To raise awareness, Humberside Police have launched their new ‘Is It Wheely Worth It?’ campaign to ensure parents, guardians, and young people know the law and the risks before Christmas morning. The force is stepping up social media activity, delivering educational sessions in local schools, and conducting targeted days of action across the region to tackle illegal use.

​The East Riding Liberal Democrats strongly support the initiative, having actively called for tougher action against illegal e-scooter use across the area for many months.

​"Liberal Democrat Councillors have been campaigning for months for robust, proactive action to address the growing nuisance and danger of illegal e-scooters in our towns and villages. We fully back Humberside Police with this campaign. It sends a clear message: riding these vehicles illegally on our pavements puts vulnerable pedestrians at risk and won't be tolerated."
​Cllr Denis Healy (ERYC Lib Dem Group Leader)
​"It’s easy to see why e-scooters are popular, but buying one for Christmas without knowing the law can lead to heartbreak and wasted money. We want everyone across our communities to stay safe and avoid seeing an expensive present seized and sent to the crusher." 
Cllr Mike Heslop-Mullens (Bridlington North)

“Our pavements are for people to walk safely, not to dodge fast-moving, hard-to-see e-scooters.”
Cllr Phil Redshaw (Cottingham North)

​"The safety of our pedestrians, motorists, and the riders themselves must come first. E-scooters can reach significant speeds, and a single collision can cause life-changing injuries. We fully back Humberside Police in educating the public and keeping our pavements safe." ​
Cllr John Bovill (Hessle) 

​How to Report Concerns:
​Speak to local officers on patrol or call 101 for non-emergencies.
​Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.
​Report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Please help the police by being both there eyes and ears and photograph and report them on operation snap to secure safer footpaths in our towns and villages." 
Cllr Dale Needham

​Dashcam or phone footage of dangerous riding can be submitted directly to Humberside Police via Op Snap: 

​Know the law. Know the speed. Know the risks.
​#HumbersidePolice #EastRidingLibDems #IsItWheelyWorthIt #RoadSafety #CommunitySafety #EastRiding

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