Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson, who is an outspoken road safety campaigner, says: “The English government has announced that e-scooters must be hired from licensed operators. These e-scooters will be limited to a top speed of 25kp/h and will only be permitted on roads and cycle lanes, with riders banned from pavements.” “People hiring e-scooters in the UK must be aged at least 16 and hold a provisional or full driving licence.” “The English government also recently confirmed its ban on privately owned e-scooters, because it’s effectively impossible to ensure that these scooters comply with safety regulations, such as brakes and