Operation to crack down on illegal e-scooter use
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There have been many complaints about e-scooters being driven dangerously in Northamptonshire
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Riders causing a nuisance on electric scooters are to be the focus of an operation cracking down on "illegal misuse".
Northamptonshire Police said it was receiving more reports from people concerned about private e-scooter riders being driven dangerously.
West Northamptonshire Council said it would be working to educate and warn e-scooter users in Daventry about safety, alongside the police.
The action would take place in the town on two occasions between Thursday and mid-June, the council added.
People have been able to hire the two-wheeled vehicles in Northampton since 2020.
However, privately owned e-scooters must only be used on private land.
E-scooters have been in use in Northampton since 2020
Police have the power to seize them if they are being used in an anti-social manner or are causing alarm, harassment or annoyance to the public.
E-scooters would be seized either for no insurance or for riders being underage during the action.
Safer roads team manager, Matt O'Connell, added: "We want to reassure the local community that we are listening to their concerns and acting upon them, and I hope this is demonstrated through this enforcement action."
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