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E-scoot smart this spring

Photograph of person riding an e-scooter waiting at a zebra crossing for a pedestrian to pass

Beryl e-scooters offer an official rental scheme for e-bikes and e-scooters. Go to details about Beryl's Norwich bike and scooter scheme.

Whilst you can buy an e-scooter, privately-owned e-scooters: 

  • Must stay on private land and only be used with the landowner's permission
  • Should not be used on public roads, paths or any spaces set aside for pedestrians

Legally ridden e-scooters, hired and used safely through Beryls hire scheme, can offer significant advantages: 

  • Reduce congestion
  • Contribute to good air quality levels
  • Cost effective
  • Enjoyable mode of travel
  • Ease of use and parking
  • Quick and flexible way of travelling

Information for parents and carers

Have open and honest communication with a young person around the safety and potential legal consequences of riding a privately purchased e-scooter in a public place. 

Using a privately owned e-scooter in a public place could lead to:

  • Fines
  • Penalty points
  • Seizure of the e-scooter or increase the cost of motor insurance in the future

Check the rules, potential offences, and penalties in Norfolk Constabulary's e-scooter advice. 

Top tips for using a hired e-scooter legally and safely

  • Only official Beryl rental e-scooters are legal to ride on public roads
  • When signing up for rental e-scooter you must have your own valid driving licence (Category Q). You can apply for this category of license when you are 16 years old
  • Free training is available through Beryl's website. You can earn free e-scooter ride credits when you complete it! Go to Scoot Happy Training to find out more 
  • E-scooters are built for individual riders
  • Check over your shoulder, particularly before turning or changing lanes
  • When using shared pedestrian and cycle lanes, pass people who walk with care and give them space
  • Keep focused and alert

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