Overview

This bill legalizes the use of self-balancing electric personal vehicles (like Segways) on pavements and roads in the UK, exempting them from many existing traffic laws.

Description

The Electric Personal Vehicles (Use on Highways) Bill aims to regulate the use of small, electric, self-balancing vehicles designed for one person. Key aspects include:

• Legalization on Pavements and Roads: The bill permits the use of these vehicles on pavements (footways, footpaths, bridleways) and treats them differently under road traffic laws.
• Exemption from Motor Vehicle Laws: These vehicles will not be classified as motor vehicles under most relevant acts (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Road Traffic Act 1988, Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988), except for causing danger to road users by interfering with motor vehicles.
• Specific Exemptions: Several sections of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (sections 1-4, 21, 34, 163, 170, 181, and section 83) will not apply to these vehicles.
• Geographic Scope: The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill does not explicitly detail government spending. The impact on government spending is likely to be minimal, potentially involving minor adjustments to enforcement and regulation.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Users of self-balancing electric vehicles: They will gain the right to use their vehicles on pavements and roads with reduced regulatory burdens.
• Pedestrians: They may experience increased pedestrian traffic on pavements due to the presence of these vehicles.
• Law enforcement agencies: They will need to adapt their enforcement procedures to account for the new legislation.

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