Boy of 15 gets six points on future driving licence for speeding on electric scooter

Points remain inactive until more points are handed, at which point licence will be lost, or until the points expire

Boy of 15 gets six points on future driving licence for speeding on electric scooter
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A 15-year-old boy has been given six points on his future driving licence after being caught speeding on an electric scooter.

Cleveland Police said the boy appeared in court last month after he was caught by officers.

A spokesperson for the force said: “He appeared in court in October and he has been given six points which will be added to his driver’s licence when he is able to have one.”

Officers did not reveal any further details of the offence, but did issue a warning to parents ahead of Christmas about “the consequences” of buying scooters for their children.

Electric scooters can reach speeds of up to 40mph and are not road-legal.

It is also against the law to ride them on pavements.

“These scooters are not toys”

PC Mike Doherty, from Coulby Newham neighbourhood policing team said: “These scooters are not toys, and not only can they be extremely dangerous but they are also not legal to ride on pavements and roads and I think many parents aren’t aware of this.

“Under the Road Traffic Act we can report the individual rider for not having insurance, a licence, a number plate, helmet and MOT for the scooter.

“This person will then be reported for summons and will be given a minimum of six points on their licence or future licence and a possible fine.”

New drivers can lose their licence if they accumulate six or more points in the first two years of driving.

For those who already have six points on their licence before passing a driving test, the points remain inactive either until they receive any more points, at which point they will lose their licence, or until the points expire after three years.

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