University of Salford exams e-scooter sounds to assist reduce crashe

A set of enterprise preferred sounds for e-scooters are being examined in a bid to assist reduce the range of crashes.

– Private e-scooters can simplest be used on non-public land and now no longer on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements.

– Cycle helmets are recommended, however now no longer legally required

– There isn’t always presently a particular regulation for e-scooters, they’re known as “powered transporters”

– Powered transporters fall below the identical legal guidelines and rules as motor automobiles, and problem to all of the identical felony necessities which include MOT, tax, licensing and unique construction

– The simplest e-scooters that may be used on public roads are the ones which can be rented as a part of authorities-sponsored trial

– To use an e-scooter from an reliable trial, you want to have class A entitlement to your riding licence