More e-scooter concerns in Thatcham
Another Thatcham resident has raised concerns over the use of e-scooters in Thatcham.
A complaint was made to councillor Simon Pike surrounding illegal use in the town.
The resident said: “There is a proliferation of illegal use of e-scooters.
“Especially by young people who are under the legal age for a driving licence, and ridden on footways without consideration to pedestrians.
“This has been reported to the police, but no apparent action has been taken.”
A similar complaint was made on July 31 at a council surgery.
The Thames Valley Police Neighbourhood Police Team were present at the surgery.
The team responded and said they do stop people who are riding antisocially and give them a letter.
If a person is caught again, they will confiscate the e-scooter.
In April last year a resident raised concerns over the rise of use of e-scooters and riders who don’t obey the roads.
In response, councillors suggested that the introduction of speed limits may quash the problem.
