The law regarding electric scooters and electric bikes is often misunderstood. This book aims to set out the law and regulations that govern their use in a simple and helpful manner. It considers the practical issues that might arise should an electric scooter or bike be involved in an accident, with a focus on negligence, illegality and insurance.
The book is primarily written with personal injury practitioners in mind but will also be helpful to criminal lawyers, regulatory lawyers and members of the public looking to understand the status of electric scooters and electric bikes under the law of England and Wales.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kane Simons is a barrister at 18 St John Chambers in Manchester specialising in personal injury litigation. He has a particular interest in claims involving cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART ONE - E-SCOOTERS
Micromobility Devices
A Motor Vehicle?
Purchasing E-Scooters
Rental E-Scooters
Criminal Law
Penalties
Seizures
Local bans
Enforcement
Claims by E-Scooter Riders
Claims Against E-Scooter Riders
Claims Against Rental Companies
Future Trends
PART TWO - E-BIKES
E-Bikes and the Need for Regulation
The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983
The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015
The Pedal Cycle (Construction and Use) Regulations
Liability and Contributory Negligence
Speed Pedelecs
Non-Compliant E-Bikes
Insurance
Delivery Riders
Criminal Penalties
The Future
