E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP

28/11/2025 6 min
E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP

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E-scooters could be on the move into the bike lane if the government has its way. At the moment low powered e-scooters can be ridden on the footpath and also on the road, but not in dedicated cycle lanes. ACC figures show claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled in five years. National MP Catherine Wedd, who believes the rules are outdated and dangerous, spoke to Lisa Owen.