E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban

A Press Association investigation has revealed that major retailers are advertising e-scooters for commuting and urban riding, despite the vehicles remaining illegal to use on UK roads and public pavements. The advertising campaigns promote e-scooters as practical transport options, potentially misleading consumers about their legal status. The findings highlight a gap between commercial marketing and current UK law, which only permits e-scooter use on private land or through government rental trials.