Type of vehicle | Can it be used on the road? | Can it be used on the pavement? |
Bicycle/tricycle | Yes | No. Note that whilst there is no specific exemption in relation to children cycling on the pavement, the police will often use discretion. |
Electrically assisted pedal cycle | Yes – but rider must be at least 14 years old | No |
Electric scooter | Only if it is type approved for road use, is taxed and registered, the rider is insured and holds the appropriate driving licence | No |
Electric skateboard | No | No |
Go-cart | No | No |
Go-ped (electric/petrol) | No | No |
Invalid carriage (class 1) | Only if a pavement is not available or to cross the road | Yes |
Invalid carriage (class 2) – used by a disabled person | Only if a pavement is not available or to cross the road | Yes – maximum speed of 4 mph |
Invalid carriage (class 3) – used by a disabled person | Yes – maximum speed of 8 mph. Can't use bus lanes, cycle only lanes or motorways. You should avoid using dual carriageways with a speed limit over 50 mph. You must use an amber flashing light for visibility if you use a class 3 invalid carriage on a dual carriageway. | Yes – maximum speed of 4 mph |
Kick scooter | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances |
Lawnmower (ride-on) | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances |
Mini-moto | No | No |
Pit bike | No | No |
Quad | Only if it is type approved for road use, is taxed and registered, the rider is insured and holds the appropriate driving licence | No |
Trials/scrambling motorcycle | Only if it is type approved for road use, is taxed and registered, the rider is insured and holds the appropriate driving licence | No |
Roller skates/blades | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances |
Segway gyroscopic self-balancing scooter | No | No |
Hoverboards | No | No |
Skateboard | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances | You could face prosecution, it would depend on the circumstances |
