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E-Scooter Chaos: Driver on M6 Caught in Slow Lane
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Delivery driver filmed riding an e-scooter on the M6.
- E-scooters are illegal to use on motorways per Highway Code.
- West Midlands Police have been notified of the incident.
A startling video captured a delivery driver navigating the M6 motorway on an e-scooter, causing disruption and concern. The clip showed a Royal Mail lorry maneuvering around the slow-moving scooter in the slow lane near Birmingham.
This action is a clear violation of the Highway Code, which explicitly prohibits the use of e-scooters on motorways. While e-scooters are permitted on other roads, they must adhere to specific requirements, including a maximum speed of 15.5mph.
The incident, filmed on November 21st and shared online, has drawn criticism, with social media users calling the driver an "idiot" and "silly." West Midlands Police have been informed of the dangerous maneuver.
