A grieving mother says action should be taken to tackle Britain's e-scooter 'scourge', as she shared photos following her 14-year-old son's death in a crash. She wrote: 'After a lot of thought, I feel it is right that I share these photos with the public. But I now feel that these photos will do some good and really highlight how horrific Jacob’s accident was. The group said: 'Many people have no idea that it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter in public. 'The recently published road safety strategy says the Department for Transport is gathering evidence through the extended trials, implementing strict safety regulations, and preparing for potential future legislation.

Source: Daily Mail January 22, 2026 10:57 UTC