Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFresh research indicates that 477 children across England have suffered e-scooter injuries between January 2019 and December 2024. The average age of injured children was 12 years old, with fewer than two per cent wearing helmets at the time of the accident. 80 per cent of collisions involved privately owned e-scooters, which remain illegal to ride in public spaces across the UK. Head trauma occurred in nearly a quarter of all cases, with severe injuries requiring scans, hospital admission and surgical intervention in places. Academics noted an urgent requirement for clearer public health advice and a review of government legislation to prevent additional casualties, while the Department for Transport announced plans to consult on new safety laws. In fullCalls for new e-scooter legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths among childrenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Hundreds of children suffer e-scooter injuries amid calls for legislation review
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFresh research indicates that 477 children across England have suffered e-scooter injuries between January 2019 and December 2024. The average age of injured children was 12 years old, with fewer than two per cent wearing helmets at the time of the accident. 80 per cent of collisions involved privately owned e-scooters, which remain illegal to ride in public spaces across the UK. Head trauma occurred in nearly a quarter of all cases, with severe injuries requiring scans, hospital admission and surgical intervention in places. Academics noted an urgent requirement for clearer public health advice and a review of government legislation to prevent additional casualties, while the Department for Transport announced plans to consult on new safety laws. In fullCalls for new e-scooter legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths among childrenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
