E-scooter riders could face a maximum jail sentence of two years if found guilty of injuring or killing pedestrians by wanton or furious driving.
In guidance issued by the Sentencing Council, the courts will apply a punishment ranging from a fine to up to two years in custody, when riders in the relevant category are found guilty.
The “causing injury by wanton or furious driving” category includes driving or riding any kind of vehicle or carriage, including bicycles and scooters.
The most serious offenses include deliberate decision to ignore the rules of the road, highly dangerous manoeuvre, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, and exceeding the speed limit….