Q&A: What are the new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes?

Olympic hockey players Nicci Daly and Lena Tice on Superpedestrian e-scooters. Picture: Maxwells

The Government has published legislation which will legalise the use of e-scooters and electric bikes on the roads.

The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 will update existing legislation and create a new class of vehicle called powered personal transporters, including e-scooters and electric bikes.