Police have seized two e-scooters from 15-year-old youths, these were being ridden in an anti-social manner.
Around 10.30am this morning Friday 27 September officers on patrol on Prestonpans High Street spotted the scooters.
The youths were charged with various Road Traffic Offences and are being reported to the appropriate authorities.
Officers have now issued a reminder on the legal requirements regarding the use of such vehicles.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Parents are reminded of the legal requirements regarding the use of e-scooters.
“Unregistered electric scooters and non-compliant electric bikes shout not be used on public paths or roads. They can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission.
“They are classed as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs) and are subject to the same legal requirements as any other motor vehicle, meaning they must be insured and drivers must have a valid driving licence.
“Anyone purchasing an e-scooter or e-bike should be aware of the law and the implications of using one in a public place.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
