However, the DfT revealed they may look to “amend the law” in future trials which would see the scooters treated as electrically-assisted pedal cycles to allow wider use.
The RAC has challenged the DfT as they said it would be “very difficult” to identify riders who flout the rules.
Head of roads policy, Nicholas Lyes, told Express.co.uk that although the scooters provided a valuable mode of transport, road safety is a “key concern”.
He said: “While the current government trial only allows hired e-scooters to be used on the roads it would still be very difficult to identify and track down riders who flout the rules of the road.
“We believe e-scooters should be at least as safe as bicycles which of course require lights at night and reflectors.