Position Statement - E-scooters
- katyrose2
- May 21
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 13
APEM are pleased to see this position statement, developed by RCEM with input from APEM members, which calls on the government to provide clear legislation around the use of E-scooters.
Key recommendations are as follows:
Review of legislation to explore further measures to protect adults, children and young people from harm as a result of e-scooter use.
Establish data collection and support research into e-scooter injuries including collaboration between health, education and enforcement by the police.
Development of injury prevention campaigns targeting parents, schools and young riders including the promotion of safe riding behaviours.
Readers may also be interested in the EMJ Article which reports nearly 500 children injured by e-scooters since 2019 across only 3 centres, with less than 2% wearing a helmet and an average age of just 12 years.
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