E-Scooter Riders Could Face up to 2 Years in Prison for Causing Injuries, Death

E-Scooter Riders Could Face up to 2 Years in Prison for Causing Injuries, Death
A policeman with a member of the public and an e-scooter, in an undated file photo. Yui Mok/PA
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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.
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Evgenia Filimianova
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.
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