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E-scooter rider arrested after cyclist left with “life-threatening” injuries in hit-and-run collision – as local police launch crackdown on “constant problem” of e-scooter misuse

A 20-year-old is accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and while disqualified in relation to the crash

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 16:39
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Cyclists in Queensland, Australia to face random breath tests to ascertain if they are riding while drunk?

Proposals would also apply to electric scooter riders – plus, we summarise the position in the UK

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 21:00
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E-scooters five times safer for riders than bicycles, claims RoSPA study

Research from accident prevention charity also finds that risk to pedestrians is lower than is often assumed

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 18:25
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Electric scooter riders as safe as cyclists on the road – and drivers the danger, says new report

International Transport Forum urges governments to embrace rise of micromobility

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 15:48
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Electric scooters set to be made street – and cycle lane – legal in UK

Consultation on micro-mobility devices will reportedly be launched next month

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 18:50
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