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<p>The number of reported personal injury road collisions involving e-scooters is
published as part of the Department’s road casualty statistics. These show that there
were 460 reported collisions involving e-scooters in 2020, and 1,352 in 2021. Provisional
figures covering the period to June 2022 are scheduled for publication on 24 November.</p><p>The
Department is currently considering options for construction and use regulations for
e-scooters, which will likely include requirements for details such as power, weight
and maximum design speed. No final decisions about e-scooter regulations have been
made and the Department will consult publicly before any new arrangements come into
force.</p>
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