Student safety

E-scooters can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. While they can be used on public land as part of a government trial, there are no trials taking place anywhere in Hertfordshire at this time.

To be clear, this means that if you are riding an e-scooter through the streets of Welwyn Hatfield, including within the town centres, you are breaking the law.

E-scooters and unregistered e-motorbikes are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence and insurance.

These vehicles can be very dangerous when involved in a collision. Sadly, across the country there have even been fatalities.

If you breach the rules when using an e-scooter/e-motorbike you could face a fine, the seizure of your e-scooter and its disposal.