Police in the Staffordshire Moorlands have seized several e-scooters as part of an effort to crack down on the increasingly popular mode of transport.

Officers seized three e-scooters yesterday (August 25th) and have warned residents that those caught riding them on public land will have their scooters seized.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police's Moorlands team said: "Staffordshire Moorlands Response officers are proactively cracking down on the use of e-scooters in the area and have seized three today.

"If seized, you will not get the e-scooter back and it may be disposed of accordingly."

They also posted more information about the law on e-scooters and where they can and can't be ridden. You can read it below:

Did you know?

You are only allowed to ride an e-scooter on private land with the landowner's permission. It is against the law to ride an e-scooter on public land including pavements, cycle lanes beach promenades, bridleways, or any publicly accessible land such as parks and car parks.

Why is this?

E-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles. This means they are treated as motor vehicles and have to keep to the same legal requirements.

Where can I ride my e-scooter?

It is against the law to ride an e-scooter on public land including pavements, cycle lanes, roads, beach promenades, bridleways, or any publicly accessible land such as parks and car parks

What happens if I'm caught?

You must stop using your e-scooter on public land immediately. The police can issue you a warning, can seize your scooter and the rider may also be liable for prosecution for traffic offences.