Can I Use My E-Scooter On The Motorway?

Published October 11, 2022

Can I use my e-scooter on the motorway is a commonly asked question. The simple, most straightforward answer is, no. At the moment, you are unable to ride a private e-scooter on any public land.

Where Can I Ride My E-Scooter?

If you are riding a private e-scooter, you can only use it on private land. This means that you cannot travel in cycle lanes, on pavements or in the road. This is the current law as of when this blog was published, however it may change in the coming future.

If you are riding a hired e-scooter, such as ‘Lime’, you can ride this on the pavements and take the necessary routes required to get to your destination.

Motorways

At the moment, one of the most unsafe places you could likely be as an e-scooter user is on a motorway. They are extremely busy and the cars would be travelling at a much faster rate than you which may affect the flow of traffic and cause accidents or traffic jams.

Therefore, as said before, the answer is no you cannot use your e-scooter on the motorway.