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<p>The Department recognises that people want to take advantage of the opportunities
lightweight, personal vehicles such as electric scooters and segways can offer. Ministers
are actively looking at ways to provide a framework for UK leadership in transport
technology and innovation, and safe and effective regulation.</p><p> </p><p>The Future
of Mobility: Urban Strategy, published on 19 March 2019 includes a Regulatory Review
to address the challenges of ensuring our transport infrastructure and regulation
are fit for the future.</p><p> </p><p>The Strategy can be found at:</p><p> </p><p><a
href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-mobility-urban-strategy"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-mobility-urban-strategy
</a></p><p> </p><p>The Department will use the Regulatory Review to examine current
legislation and determine from the evidence what is needed to make the necessary changes
for a safe and healthy future. One strand of this will look at options for enabling
micromobility devices (such as electric scooters and segways), and a consultation
will be issued in due course.</p>
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