E-scooter with exercise bike attached seized by police in Inverness
E-scooter with exercise bike attached seized by police in Inverness
Police officers have seized an electric scooter with an exercise bike welded to it after it was spotted being ridden around Inverness.
Police officers have seized an electric scooter with an exercise bike welded to it after it was spotted being ridden around Inverness.
In a social media post featuring an accompanying photograph, Police Scotland confirmed road policing officers spotted the adapted machine being ridden without relevant documents.
The post also stated: "Yes, that is an exercise bike welded to it. Rider reported, vehicle seized."
it is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter in a public place in Scotland.
I wonder why e-scooters are banned on Scotland
Privately-owned e-scooters can't be insured in the UK, so can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner. Source.
The micro-mobility industry are pushing for changes to the law.
I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity. Get them on Robot Wars.
It even had a headlight!
Safety first!
Next week: e-scooter found with 90s Nordic track welded to it
"We believe they're just slowly going through someone's garage stuff, and repurposing old gym equipment. Can't have that."
The giveaway was when they found a lawnmower with a Thighmaster bolted to it.
No fun allowed.