It's Not Illegal to Ride a scooter on pavement uk (
have a peek at this site) on Pavement in the UK
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It is not illegal to use your scooter on the sidewalk, however you should be considerate to other users. Be aware that drivers of trucks and cars might not expect you to be on
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In the UK it is legal in the UK to use rental e-scooters on public roads (except motorways) and in cycle lanes. It is not permitted to ride them on the pavement.
Privately owned e-scooters
The legal status of privately owned e-scooters is the subject of debate in the UK. The government is looking at creating a new category for vehicles and regulating it. This would allow the government to improve security for the users as well as other road users. This also allows the government to address concerns regarding the fire risk associated with e-scooters, and other potential hazards.
It is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter that is owned by a private individual on public roads, bike lanes or sidewalks.