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England May Allow Private E-Scooters for Use on Public Roads

E-scooters can currently only be used on England's roads if they are part of trials of rental schemes, which involve safety features such as maximum speeds of 15.5mph and automatic lights.

E-scooters can currently only be used on England's roads if they are part of trials of rental schemes, which involve safety features such as maximum speeds of 15.5mph and automatic lights.

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THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent)
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Private e-scooters could be legalised for use on roads, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has indicated.

The Cabinet minister said legislation will be included in the Queen's Speech on May 10.