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Councillor calls for clampdown on e-scooters and balaclava wearers in Chester
Overview
Cheshire West and Chester Council's Peter Wheeler has tabled a motion calling for a crackdown on dangerous e-scooter and e-bike use, alongside potential restrictions on people wearing balaclavas. The motion asks the council to explore Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) similar to those used in Nottingham, and urges the government to introduce stricter regulations, mandatory crash helmets, insurance, and licences for e-bikes and e-scooters.
Key points
- Councillor Peter Wheeler has tabled a motion at Cheshire West and Chester Council regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and face coverings.
- The motion proposes exploring restrictions on balaclavas, similar to measures introduced in Nottingham to combat crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Nottingham's scheme allows officers to request the removal of balaclavas, with non-compliance carrying fines up to £1,000.
- Wheeler is also calling on the government to speed up legislation regulating e-bikes and e-scooters.
- The proposed regulations include mandatory crash helmets, insurance, and licences for e-bikes and e-scooters.