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E-Scooter Chaos: PSNI Seizes Hundreds
11 Nov
Summary
- PSNI seized 473 e-scooters and e-bikes from January to October 2026.
- Over 150 collisions involving e-scooters occurred between September 2024 and August 2026.
- E-scooters are only legal on private land with owner permission in Northern Ireland.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing a growing challenge with the rise of e-scooters and e-bikes. From January 1 to October 31, 2026, provisional figures indicate that 473 of these machines were seized by the PSNI, with 379 being e-scooters.
In the two-year period between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2026, provisional police data recorded 150 collisions involving e-scooters. These incidents tragically resulted in two fatalities and 45 individuals sustaining serious injuries.
Despite owning an e-scooter not being illegal, their use is restricted to private land with landowner permission. Using them on public roads is illegal, though officers can enforce related offences like lack of insurance.
The PSNI has adopted a more robust approach to tackling the issue, emphasizing consistent officer action across Northern Ireland. Reports and seizures have dramatically increased, highlighting the escalating problem.
