E-scooter use on public roads illegal, police warn
ReutersPolice are reminding islanders that riding an electric scooter (e-scooter) on the road is illegal.
The States of Jersey Police said people who rode e-scooters may not realise they were committing "various offences".
The HM Attorney General, Mark Temple, issued guidance to police, covering a range of options for dealing with offenders, from police cautions for minor matters to charging and prosecuting in court for more serious cases.
Mr Temple said: "Depending on the offence committed you could end up with a hefty fine, a driving ban, or even a prison sentence.
He added e-scooters or e-bikes could be permanently confiscated.
He added if a person rode an e-scooter or a 15.5mph-plus e-bike on public roads, footpaths, or cycle lanes, they would be committing an offence.
Roads policing lead Insp Lawrence Courtness said: "The updated guidance is a timely reminder that the use of e-scooters on the road is illegal, and they can only be ridden on private land with the landowner's permission.
"The States of Jersey Police will continue to stop and report individuals who are utilising e-scooters in public places."
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