PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make hoverboards legal to use on public roads and footpaths
Many people own hoverboards but are not able to use them on public roads and footpaths. I call on the Government to make it legal for people to use hoverboards in these public spaces.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 20/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 20/100,000
Background
Section 165A of the Road traffic act 1988 concerns the ability of the police to seize and remove motor vehicles being driven/ridden on public roads without insurance or without a valid driving licence for that type of vehicle. Hoverboards cannot be insured for public use. Additionally, some hoverboard users are children, who cannot acquire a driving license.