E Scooter accident

[Jdsk]

E-bikes have no engine?I thought a motor supplemented human power-in my view that is an engine.

Wikipedia says

An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one form of energy into mechanical energy.

You asked about licences and status.

Because they're motor vehicles the relevant legislation applies, and you need a licence:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ansporters

eBikes are not motor vehicles, have separate legislation, and you don't need a licence:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... cles-eapcs

Jonathan

[djnotts]

And another:

" A 19-year-old woman riding an e-scooter has suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a taxi.

Emergency services were called to the junction of Ilkeston Road and Alfreton Road, in Nottingham, shortly after 02:30 on Wednesday.

Nottinghamshire Police said the teenager was taken to hospital with leg injuries and her condition later deteriorated. The force described her injuries as life-threatening."

[GayUnicorn]

Arrgh so sad, the way it is playing out and partly the responsibility of scheme planners.

Maybe a cycling proficiency check prior to use, tragedy for families.