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<p>When parliamentary time allows, the Government intends to create a Low-speed Zero
Emission Vehicle (LZEV) category that is independent of the cycle and motor vehicle
categories. The first focus of this new system will be e-scooters, which we are looking
to legalise for private and rental use through secondary legislation. This will require
setting robust technical requirements and clear expectations on users. No decisions
have been made on the details of the regulations for e-scooters, and we will consult
before any new arrangements come into force.</p><p>From the start of 2020 to end June
2022, there have been a total of 17 fatalities in collisions involving e-scooters
reported to the Department by police. Of these, 16 deaths were e-scooter users themselves.
The STATS19 collection covers only collisions on the public highway.</p>
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