E-scooter sales have rocketed in 2020 with more people than ever before grabbing the new toy in time for Christmas. However, experts at insurance specialists Quotezone has warned taking the new tool on the road could lead to major consequences.
Mr Wilson said: “For those thinking of investing in an e-scooter this Christmas, you need to be aware that you can’t use them in public spaces unless via rental schemes.
“You don’t want to run the risk of adding points to your licence and potentially increasing the cost of your car insurance premium.
“Due to the relatively new nature of this vehicle, e-scooters are not designated as a separate vehicle type on accident reports – meaning the statistics we found during our research could actually be a lot higher.
“Therefore it’s wise to be careful and take the appropriate safety precautions – whilst sticking to riding only in the designated areas or on private grounds.”
Halfords has claimed that sales of E Scooters could rise by 30 percent annually as they provide a cheap, greener type to travel.
Scooters also allow for special distancing and provide an alternative to using public transport amid the pandemic,
It is expected there will be further growth in sales if organisations such as the London Cycling Campaign are successful in calls for public use,
The campaign has also pushed to allow e-scooters to be permitted on cycle tracks to ensure they are away from the road.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, motoring lawyer Nick Freeman has previously claimed that e-scooters on the road would “increase the number of accidents”.
He warns that there could be “a lot more motorists prosecuted” with drivers likely to be blamed for hitting an e-scooter no matter what the circumstances.
He added: “They are going to be extremely dangerous and there are going to be numerous serious accidents because people who use them inevitably will nip in and out.
“Motorists are not going to see them, it will be a huge challenge.
They are going to be extremely dangerous and there are going to be numerous serious accidents because people who use them inevitably will nip in and out.
“Motorists are not going to see them, it will be a huge challenge.”