Calls for schools ban on e-scooters after boy’s tragic death
Pressure is mounting on headteachers to ban e-scooters from school properties after a teenager was killed while riding one in Lincolnshire.
A 14-year-old boy died in Moor Lane, North Hykeham, on September 6, when the e-scooter he was riding collided with a Ford Transit van.
E-scooters are legal on private land and specific trial areas, but not on public roads.
Lincolnshire County Council agreed to take action at the full council meeting on September 18, but said it was a national issue which the Government should act on.
Reform Councillor James Bean said: “Recently there was a tragedy in North Hykeham recently where a 14-year-old child lost their life while using an illegal e-scooter.
“It’s still part of a police investigation, but my thoughts are with the parents of that child.
“I would ask Councillor Natalie Oliver [the executive for education] to write to all headteachers in the county, reminding them that e-scooters are illegal and should be banned from school property.
“I realise this won’t stop the use but hopefully it will discourage use to be used as a mode of transport to and from school.”
Councillor Oliver responded: “We do everything we can to protect our children and the lives of road users.
“I would be happy to write to all headteachers to remind them of the devastating impact these devices can have on people’s lives.
“It’s not just a school’s responsibility – it’s also Lincolnshire Police and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. We all need to work together.
“This is a national issue – the Government should do more,” adding that, while illegal for use on the roads, e-scooters can be bought at a national chain and other outlets.
It is currently legal to sell e-scooters for use on private land.
Lincolnshire Police issued a statement following the incident saying: “An investigation into the collision has begun and we are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to get in touch.
“If you have any piece of information, big or small, please do get in touch as it could prove crucial in our enquiries.
“We’d also urge members of the public to avoid speculation and to wait for the results of our investigation.
“If you think you can help us, [email protected] quoting the incident number 317 of 6/9/26.”