Police enforcement actions against illegal use of electric mobility devices

     Police conducted an operation between April 10 and 13 in different districts in the territory to enhance enforcement actions against illegal use of electric mobility devices.

     During the operation, 11 males and two females were arrested. Offences included driving an unlicensed vehicle, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance and driving without a valid license. Eight electric scooters, two electric bicycles, two electric tricycles and an electric unicycle were seized.

     Police reiterate that electric mobility devices should not be used on roads with ordinary vehicles and are not suitable for use on pavements or cycling tracks. It is an offence for any person to use unregistered and unlicensed electric mobility devices on roads, pavements or cycling tracks. Police urge the public not to drive electric mobility devices illegally.