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More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Derbyshire Police officers are continuing to stop e-scooter riders and seize their vehicles after they have been seen being used illegally, as highlighted in a video featuring two recent stops made by the force's bikes team. In the video, both e-scooter riders were using the vehicles illegally and riders attempted to evade police but were eventually stopped with both e-scooters being seized and destroyed. More than 850 e-scooters have been seized since a new approach began in November 2024. Alongside […]

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Derbyshire Police has seized almost 100 e-scooters and a number of e-bikes in its first month of a new crackdown. Image by Derbyshire Police.

Derbyshire

Fears e-scooters could become legal after Police officers destroy 7,000

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire Police has removed more than 700 e-scooters off the streets – but there are fears the force will have to back down if they become legal. Officers across the county have seized vehicles for almost 18 months to tackle their illegal use, following widespread concerns over public safety. Derbyshire police’s actions have been described as “leading the way nationally in its tough, no-nonsense response to the issue”. Privately owned e-scooters can […]

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