For years, the sight of an electric scooter on a British street was met with a mix of curiosity and confusion. While rental trials flourished in cities like Bristol and London, private owners were left in a frustrating “legal grey area”—illegal to ride on pavements, and technically illegal on roads. However, as we move through 2025 and into 2026, the landscape has shifted. The UK government’s introduction of the Low-speed Zero Emission Vehicle (LZEV) category has finally provided a roadmap for private ownership. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know to stay on the right side…