Report sets out legal framework for micromobility vehicles

The report - aimed at supporting regulatory change through parliament - looks at ways to improve the quality and safety of models available, as well as providing clear guidance for authorities to deal with unsafe behaviour.

To that end, WMG researchers at Warwick University, with support from Cenex, has published ‘Micromobility, a UK roadmap’, which provides a set of standards for eScooters, a cargo variant and other micro vehicles.

In a statement, lead author John Fox, programme director at WMG at Warwick University, said “The purpose of the 'Micromobilty, a UK roadmap’, is to provide regulations on how powered micromobility vehicles could be designed and operated in the UK.

“It’s important that these vehicles are high quality, safe, and legal. They can provide a low-carbon mobility option which is available to everybody, allowing us to make choices about how we travel, and stimulating future innovation which will accelerate a market for UK manufacturers.”