Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan reiterated in this morning’s States sitting that it remains illegal to use e-scooters anywhere other than private land with the landowner’s permission.
Earlier this week two young e-scooter riders – a 12-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man – ended up in hospital following separate collisions within 48 hours of each other.
The younger of the two was flown to Southampton for treatment of a “significant” head injury. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Deputy Tom Coles asked the Infrastructure Minister whether there had been progress on the Road Traffic Law and how e-scooters fit into that legislation.
In response, Constable Jehan began by wishing both injured islanders a “full and speedy recovery”.
He added: “We’ve received correspondence from interested parties. Some want us to regulate them, some want us to police the ban on them.
“I have spoken to a number of Ministers, and we’re going to place this on a near-future Council of Ministers meeting agenda where we can have a full discussion.”
Jersey’s roads policing lead – Inspector Callum O’Connor – yesterday reminded islanders that the use of e-scooters on public roads, pavements and in other public spaces is illegal.
He said: “These devices can reach significant speeds, and without proper infrastructure and regulation, their use poses a significant risk.”
Insp O’Connor also said the force was “working closely” with colleagues in the Government’s Infrastructure Department to work out how e-scooters “might be safely integrated into Jersey’s transport system”.
