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E-scooter with exercise bike attached seized by police in Inverness (www.inverness-courier.co.uk)
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Police officers have seized an electric scooter with an exercise bike welded to it after it was spotted being ridden around Inverness.

In a social media post featuring an accompanying photograph, Police Scotland confirmed road policing officers spotted the adapted machine being ridden without relevant documents.

The post also stated: "Yes, that is an exercise bike welded to it. Rider reported, vehicle seized."

it is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter in a public place in Scotland.

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[–] DharkStare 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I wonder why e-scooters are banned on Scotland

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago

Privately-owned e-scooters can't be insured in the UK, so can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner. Source.

The micro-mobility industry are pushing for changes to the law.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity. Get them on Robot Wars.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It even had a headlight!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

Safety first!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Next week: e-scooter found with 90s Nordic track welded to it

"We believe they're just slowly going through someone's garage stuff, and repurposing old gym equipment. Can't have that."

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

The giveaway was when they found a lawnmower with a Thighmaster bolted to it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

No fun allowed.