13-year-old cautioned in Ballymena for driving e-scooter with no licence and no insurance
Neighbourhood Policing Team officers in Ballymena have cautioned a teenager in relation to a number of driving offences.
Officers, whilst conducting enquiries in the Dunvale area of the town on the afternoon of Thursday June 4, observed a number of young people riding e-scooters.
Sergeant Allen said: “One of the individuals, aged 13, was cautioned for driving with no licence, and having no insurance.
"The e-scooter was seized by officers."
"E-scooters are not toys and they can only be ridden on private land, not public roads or pavements. Their use in public spaces poses a risk to the safety of both riders and the public.
“To be clear, under current legislation e-scooters are deemed to be a motor vehicle. They are not approved for on-road use or in another public space.
“Please help to keep our roads and communities safe spaces for all by thinking carefully about where you use your e-scooter, and the potential safety issues you could be causing within your own community."