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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Dealing With the Dangerous Use of E-bikes and E-scooters

  • Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
  • Motion type: Members' Business Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19918
  • Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament notes with concern reports of the growing dangerous use of e-bikes and e-scooters across Scotland, but particularly in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow, and across major towns; understands that some e-bike and e-scooter users are often observed showing no regard for the traffic laws, endanger other road users and pedestrians, appear to violate the legally mandated speed limit and often do not use high-visibility clothing; believes that many users often wear what can be seen as intimidating clothing, such as balaclavas and face coverings; is concerned at reports that e-bikes and e-scooters are increasingly used to commit organised crime and vehicle theft; notes calls on the Scottish Government to give Police Scotland the appropriate resources and vehicles to counter people who use e-bikes and e-scooters in these ways, such as by seizing the vehicles, and further notes the call for greater action to be taken against the antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters, to provide a safer environment for roads users and pedestrians.


Supported by: Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Michael Marra, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle