Briefing: Legislation sorely needed to help mitigate ‘six-figure’ e-scooter claims

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However, with the onset of legislation, the potential for first and third party fraud could rise

Government officials are attempting to clear the current confusion around e-scooter usage through the use of legislation.

In November 2022, Labour member of Parliament (MP) Ben Bradshaw asked the Department for Transport what plans it had to “bring forward legislative proposals on light powered vehicles to enable the creation of appropriate legal standards for e-scooters”.

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