Police in Scotland warn parents not to buy children e-bikes or e-scooters for Christmas after police seizures of more than 1,000 such vehicles so far in 2026. The message is tied to concerns about antisocial riding and enforcement action targeting e-bike and e-scooter use.
Across outlets, coverage focuses on the crackdown’s motivation and its impact on families. The Herald Scotland and Daily Record report on police figures and the advice to parents ahead of Christmas, while the Daily Mail highlights riders described as masked and urges that police need additional powers. The Daily Record also brings in the Scottish Police Federation’s stance on limited powers and calls for changes to help police address antisocial behaviour.
Overall, sources agree on the core points: a police warning to parents, concern about antisocial conduct by riders, and demands by police representatives for stronger enforcement powers.
