North Wales Police have issued a warning following numerous complaints from communities across Gwynedd in relation to e-scooter use.
There has been a surge in popularity in the electric scooters, which reach speeds of around 15 mph and cost around £500.
Government figures revealed there were 1,402 collisions involving e-scooters in 2022, compared to 1,352 in 2021, with 12 people being killed (11 of whom were e-scooter riders and one pedestrian) with 440 people seriously injured and 1,040 slightly injured in collisions involving e-scooters during the year.
In a statement police said: “Over the past week, our neighbourhood policing officers have been receiving numerous complaints from communities all over the county in relation to e-scooter use.
“Children as young as 10 have been seen riding on roads in dark clothing.
“Please can we kindly request parents and guardians that they are use safely and responsibly on private land only.
“The use of e-scooters are illegal on public roads, including pavements and can only be used on private land with explicit permission of the landowner.
“We are concerned that a child will be hurt. Thank you for your support.”
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