TEIGNMOUTH and Dawlish police have issued a reminder for parents about the legality of e-scooters ahead of Christmas.
A spokesman said: 'E-scooters remain classified as a "mechanically propelled vehicle", the same category as a car.
'This means they are included in the Road traffic act and are governed by its rules.
'This is a contentious issue, but until the government make a decision, it will remain the same.
'We will always issue words of advice around this issue, but if it is ignored or a E-scooter is ridden in an anti-social manner, we will use our seizure powers.
'Parents, a gift you may have spend hundreds of pounds on, may then cost you more money in recovery fees.'