Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the penalties for (1) serious, and (2) fatal, injuries caused by (a) cyclists, (b) e-cyclists, and (c) drivers of e-scooters.

We are considering bringing forward legislation to introduce new offences concerning dangerous cycling, to tackle those rare instances where victims have been killed or seriously injured by irresponsible cycling behaviour.

Additionally, as e-scooters are currently classed as motor vehicles, a range of motoring offences and penalties already apply for using an e-scooter illegally and/or irresponsibly.  Users can face criminal prosecution, be fined up to £300, have 6 points put on their driving licence, and the e-scooter can be impounded. The Department for Transport is working closely with the Home Office and the police to ensure that the future regulations for e-scooters enable effective enforcement against illegal use.