GOVERNMENT SET TO LEGALISE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS IN THE UKUnder the new Transport Bill introduced in the 2022 Queen’s Speech, people who have their own electric scooters will be legally allowed to ride them on public roads.The legislation will allow e-scooters under strict safety conditions such as speed limits and, potentially, requirements for helmets and indicators,It has been recommended that speed limits remain at 15.5mph, the same as the current trials, to keep e-scooters roughly in line with cycling speeds.The move will be hailed by the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps as part of plans to reduce carbon emissions.Commuting by e-scooter has become increasingly popular due to the high cost of fuel and Covid safety concerns on public transport.A Government spokeswoman said: “Safety will always be our top priority and our trials are helping us to better understand the benefits of properly regulated, safety-tested e-scooters and their impact on public space.“While riding a privately owned e-scooter on public land is currently illegal, we are considering how best to design future regulations and our Transport Bill will help us to take the steps we need to make e-scooters safer and support innovation.”