Parents warned of e-bike and scooter risks ahead of Xmas

'TIMELY' REMINDER OF DANGERS AND LEGAL RESTRICTIONS

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

E-bikes and scooters have been seized by police for illegal and

PARENTS have been issued a warning over e-bike and scooter dangers ahead of Christmas.

North Wales' Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has sent a festive warning to parents who have bought their children e-bikes or scooters for Christmas after complaints about illegal riders in town centres. It is illegal to ride an electric scooter in public.

Mr Dunbobbin spoke out after Cllr Chris Bithell highlighted dangerous riding in towns such as Mold, Rhyl and Wrexham.

The warning took place at the North Wales Police and Crime Panel meeting on Monday at Conwy County Council's Coed Pella HQ.

Police officers hailed the success of Operation Vroom to combat "the growing issue of dangerous and antisocial use of e-scooters and e-bikes in public areas"