An electrical scooter, also known as an e-scooter, was seized in Blackpool after police spotted that it was being driven in a dangerous manner.

It was later discovered that the rider did not have any insurance, which is needed to ride the vehicles.

A police spokesperson said: “E-scooter being ASB ridden in Blackpool seized as it had no insurance.

“You need insurance to ride e-scooters.

“Police assisted in giving it to the recovery agent.”

Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of “powered transporters”; this covers a range of personal transport devices which are powered by a motor.

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988 This means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence, insurance and tax.

It's not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it's illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces.

If you're using a private e-scooter you risk the vehicle being seized for no insurance. 

If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car.