The UK Metropolitan Police made a surprising announcement

reminding them that Segways are banned on roads and

sidewalks under a 19th century law.
They have two wheels, carry their passengers at high speed but they would, in
reality, be banned in the UK. UK Metropolitan Police have said on Twitter that
riding on sidewalks or on the road with a segway or hoverboard is illegal, as
reported by the Mashable site . In question, the “Highway Act” and its section 72
which date… from 1835. If these vehicles fall within the scope of the law dating
from 180 years, unlike bicycles or skateboards, it is because they are motorized
and must be registered, licensed and insured to operate on public roads.

Own one of these or thinking about getting one? They're illegal to ride in public!
Info here: http://t.co/We85yLAzsU pic.twitter.com/vMm0hxNAjs

- MPS Specials (@MPSSpecials) October 11, 2015

“You cannot ride an unregistered Segway(Hoverboards) unless you are on private

property with the owner's permission. The Department of Transport, wear
protective clothing at all times " , said the police department .

On the other hand, vehicles for disabled people are accepted, as long as they do
not exceed the regulatory speed of 6 km / h.

In 2011, a fine of more than 300 euros

In 2011, a 50-year-old from South Yorkshire, Phillip Coates, was fined £ 75 , the
Telegraph reports, for riding his segway on the sidewalk, becoming the first
person in the UK to face this type of charge. The case had been taken to court and
lost by the complainant. He had to pay an additional £ 250 (€ 330) and a victim
surcharge of £ 15 (€ 20).

Little is known about the law among UK law enforcement officials as well. A
photograph of a Manchester area policeman using a Segway was posted on
Twitter recently, with the caption: 'The Police's New Mode of Transport' . Two
days later, the tweet was withdrawn.