Bristol e-scooter man given driving ban for drink-riding

Mr Mullen has the opportunity to shorten the ban by 132 days if he satisfactorily completes an approved course by July

A man has been disqualified from driving for 17 months after driving an e-scooter while drunk.

Louis Mullen, from Bristol, was stopped by police while riding a Voi e-scooter with a pillion passenger in the city on 22 May.

A roadside breath test, and later blood test, found the 19-year-old to be over the legal alcohol limit.

PC Patrick Quinton said: "The rider placed himself and other road users at risk through his reckless actions."

'Face consequences'

Police saw Mr Mullen passing stationary traffic at a pedestrian crossing on Park Street before going through a red light.

"It's important to know that e-scooters are motor vehicles and many of the same laws apply when using them as when you are behind the wheel of a car," added PC Quinton.​

The officer said the case is an important reminder that "anyone breaking the law on an e-scooter can expect to face consequences".

Mr Mullen was served the ban at Bristol Magistrates Court on 10 September.