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Parents face action over kids' scooter misuse
Thu, 14 Jul 2005
Police are warning parents they could be liable for prosecution if their children misuse motorised scooters.
The new craze of petrol and electric-power scooters could be brought to an abrupt end with the clear message from police in London.
They are advising parents not to buy these scooters for their children as they too could be charged if their child rides the vehicle in public places.
The police say a number of youths have been driving the bikes on pavements and distressing residents and pedestrians with noise.
"Parents need to be aware that Mini-Motos and Go-peds, petrol or electrically-powered, are classed as mopeds and all relevant road traffic offences apply," Inspector Craig Middleton, of Haringey Safer Neighbourhoods told the Muswell Hill Journal.
"There is a misconception that using one of these vehicles in a public area or on the pavement is acceptable under the law. It isn't.
"If caught, you may be prosecuted for having no insurance, no licence, no crash helmet, no road fund licence and for driving recklessly."
Inspector Middleton explained that the vehicles should not be seen as toys, and can only be used by people under 16 years old on private property – and this does not include car parks.
He finished by warning about bike insurance: "Parents knowingly allowing the use of these vehicles in a public area may also be liable to prosecution for aiding and abetting driving without insurance."
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