Dear Thames Valley Police,

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicatio...
The government websites states:
"The definition of “motor vehicle” as set out in the Road Traffic Act 1988 is “any mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads”. There is case law confirming that powered transporters fall within this definition... Failures to comply with these rules are criminal offences for which users can be arrested and prosecuted."

The law defines electric scooters as "powered transporters".

I would like to request the number of offences reported and prosecuted of use of "powered transporters" in the Thames Valley Area in the last 12 months.

Additionally, "It is an offence to use powered transporters on the pavement. By section 72, Highway Act 1835 it is an offence to ride on, or to lead or draw a carriage on a pavement. This rule applies almost all vehicles, with special legal exceptions for mobility scooters and wheelchairs".

Again, how many offences of this nature have been reported in the last 12 months?

This webpage also mentions "If you use an e-scooter illegally, you could face a fine and penalty points on your licence, and the e-scooter could be impounded"

Please tell me for the last 12 months, on how many occasions have penalty points been issued and how many "e-scooters" have been impounded.

Yours faithfully,

Nathan Soper