Most Shops Don't Know E-Scooters Are Illegal To Ride - Undercover Investigation - LBC

Most shops do NOT seem to know the law when selling electric scooters, an LBC investigation has found.

E-scooters cost close to £1,000 to buy, but can only be ridden on private land with the owner's permission.

They're classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles, and so are illegal to ride on the roads and pavements in the UK. If caught, riders can face a £300 fixed-penalty notice and six points on their driving licence.

Many people report being unsure about the law. So our reporter Rachael Venables went undercover as a shopper to see what stores are telling their customers.

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