Xiaomi Mi 3 Electric Scooter - 30 KM Range - 25 km/h Top Speed - 8.5" Tyres - £289 with code @ cameracentreuk eBay

Personally I’m holding off until we know what the legislation will entail as technically any sold at present may not tick all the boxes that will be required then and part of that legislation happening is a commitment to clamp down on those that don’t meet whatever those requirements will be

deleted55468823/05/2022 13:37

I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately o …I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately owned e-scooters on public roads. I don't know much more than that.Read lessRead more

I just can't wait! Not because I want to own or ride one, but so that the sad, miserable commenters on here will finally stop posting;

.."They're not legal you know!"

On EVERY. SINGLE. DEAL.

HotUKDealsHobo23/05/2022 14:19

Just to add to above, around the estate i live, kids are main issue, …Just to add to above, around the estate i live, kids are main issue, darting around in between parked cars or multiple people on one scooter.However as a kid i remember once we got 4 people on my mate Stuart's BMX, i fell off and broke my arm when i waved to some people as we were going down a hill, so they are not doing anything worse than what we did as kids. We used to ride on the pavement. Some peoples bikes when i was a kid only had one break, and were never replaced so questionable how well they worked after a couple of years.What i am trying to say is these are no worse than what we did as kids.Read lessRead more

One brake? Luxury. So posh. We just had to plant our faces on the ground to slow down.

Got this exact one 5 months ago for 279, took my car off the road, and this has now paid for itself in saving on cost to tax and insure the car and my fuel to and from work.
Best choice I've made for the work commute and I'm over 40. Police haven't really bothered me, one did stop to tell me I was doing the right thing wearing a helmet and keeping off the pavement, did say even though they are illegal the local force won't do anything unless you're being a total twonk on it and not wearing a helmet. He even had a small go, probably to check the speed I could do but I had it in normal mode so it wouldn't go above 15mph, officer went on his way and I now feel a little easier using it for my commute.
They're just as safe as bicycles, and just like ebikes you can mod them to go faster (although they will be restricted with your motor and battery output) they should be reclassed aswell as ebikes and both escooters and ebikes SHOULD be insured and both should require a motorbike or car licence to use on the roads, maybe that'll shut all the Karens up a little. (edited)

Definitely legal these.

cr7hg23/05/2022 15:21

It's taking them long enough. It's been years since they appeared on roads …It's taking them long enough. It's been years since they appeared on roads and nothing has been done since. I bet all those pathetic people (whoever is responsible for the road rules) still work from the house (pandemic excuse which allows people to do absulutely nothing). Who is gonna pay you when they bump into your car causing damage. Simple headlight would cost you £500 if broken and I doubt 14yr old would cover the cost of that if not escaping after the accident. I don't mind them but it should be for adults only if on the roadRead lessRead more

Same if on a push bike, when I was about 10 I fell off my push bike and messed up the side of a car quite badly, I got up and peddled away like the wind. Has always happened and will always happen. Fair no, but as is life.

Got a copy of this from Groupon last time it was on offer . It's called a Ricco vortex pro and is 350w at 7.8ah. does 17mph easy and was £200. Keep an eye on Groupon. (edited)

neilc23/05/2022 17:57

I'm a big bloke and wasn't sure if the lightweight ones would be as …I'm a big bloke and wasn't sure if the lightweight ones would be as forgiving as the Voi's.Read lessRead more

The Segway E series are fine with my weight (130kg) and clip along at a pace. The Xiaomi ones seem slightly more flexible.

The G30 (as used by Voi) is made of girders. It would take 2 of me.

HotUKDealsHobo23/05/2022 14:23

Was going to use the T word(rhymes with bat) but thought I'd get a ban. …Was going to use the T word(rhymes with bat) but thought I'd get a ban. Mods are very sensitive on this site now.Read lessRead more

Tat?

Just to add to above, around the estate i live, kids are main issue, darting around in between parked cars or multiple people on one scooter.

However as a kid i remember once we got 4 people on my mate Stuart's BMX, i fell off and broke my arm when i waved to some people as we were going down a hill, so they are not doing anything worse than what we did as kids. We used to ride on the pavement. Some peoples bikes when i was a kid only had one break, and were never replaced so questionable how well they worked after a couple of years.

What i am trying to say is these are no worse than what we did as kids.

With the rising prices of fuel and rising pollution, about time private ones are made legal. They can bring some restrictions, if needed, to control irresponsible use.

I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately owned e-scooters on public roads. I don't know much more than that.

deleted55468823/05/2022 14:20

Same as e-bikes. So should be fine.No regulations around them, apart from t …Same as e-bikes. So should be fine.No regulations around them, apart from the speed restriction for e-assistance.Ive not heard the phrase "being a div" in 25 years :DOh god yes. They're no worse than what was done 30-40 years ago (or more).Read lessRead more

Was going to use the T word(rhymes with bat) but thought I'd get a ban. Mods are very sensitive on this site now.

M3NDEREZ23/05/2022 13:44

I just can't wait! Not because I want to own or ride one, but so that the …I just can't wait! Not because I want to own or ride one, but so that the sad, miserable commenters on here will finally stop posting;.."They're not legal you know!"On EVERY. SINGLE. DEAL.Read lessRead more

Well probably you never had to hit the breaks in order to not KILL a reckless teen driving one of those. There's a reason why roads are paved the way they are, and traffic lights operate in the way they do, and indicators are present in the car, and the airbag is there, etc. Ah... I'll just shut up and get back to my miserable, not caring for others life...

deleted55468823/05/2022 13:37

I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately o …I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately owned e-scooters on public roads. I don't know much more than that.Read lessRead more

Yep so they now fall under a category called

"Low speed zero emission" vehicle,Google that for more information.

Around me(Midlands) as long as you are not being a div police will let you get on, and I've seen/heard most be educated by police, last resort is to confiscate e-scooter.

I saw a man, mid 30's, helmet, on e-scooter doing about 15mph, went pass two police, they did nothing.

HotUKDealsHobo23/05/2022 14:19

Just to add to above, around the estate i live, kids are main issue, …Just to add to above, around the estate i live, kids are main issue, darting around in between parked cars or multiple people on one scooter.However as a kid i remember once we got 4 people on my mate Stuart's BMX, i fell off and broke my arm when i waved to some people as we were going down a hill, so they are not doing anything worse than what we did as kids. We used to ride on the pavement. Some peoples bikes when i was a kid only had one break, and were never replaced so questionable how well they worked after a couple of years.What i am trying to say is these are no worse than what we did as kids.Read lessRead more

Honestly either people have forgotten how they were when they were younger or lived sheltered lives.
I used to go steaming down hills on my bike at speeds far exceeding what these electric scooters can do and most of the time I'd be braking with my shoes because my brakes didn't work, and with no helmet to boot
Yes it was stupid but yanno, young and dumb!

Think I'd have been safer on one of these to be honest

deleted55468823/05/2022 13:37

I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately o …I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately owned e-scooters on public roads. I don't know much more than that.Read lessRead more

They did say that. But nobody knows when they will actually do something

Dinnie23/05/2022 13:48

I thought I read somewhere it will be 6-12 months.

That was 18 months ago

Arbk6623/05/2022 14:31

On holiday in Spain the other week and the balcony looked into a main …On holiday in Spain the other week and the balcony looked into a main road, it really stood out how common they were in Spain. Folk going to work, folk scooting along with the shopping hanging off the handlebars, didn't stick to the edge of the road either, all slap bang in the middle along with the motors, very common place.Read lessRead more

Spain is a lot more forward thinking than the UK government which still has members that think a Penny Farthing to be a bit sporty. They have been legal in Spain for a while now and are to be ridden on the road rather than pavements. Top speed and power output are subject to legislation . The laws on drink driving also apply to scooter riders .

melted23/05/2022 20:21

If the gov legislated that e-scooters must contain a short range …If the gov legislated that e-scooters must contain a short range transmitter that transmitted a unique serial key, speed, direction and lat and long, then they could check them without stopping them, it could also be used to identify reckless scooter riders going through red lights etc. If it was Bluetooth based, anybody with a mobile phone could report them when they ride on the pavement and you could even have an app to alert pedestrians that a fast moving scooter was approaching. Or they could go low tech and require every rider to wear a fluorecent bib with a registration number printed on it. Other than that, random crackdowns where they stop and check the approval label on every passing scooter on a section of road.Read lessRead more

Yeah, no chance UK being so hi tech

On holiday in Spain the other week and the balcony looked into a main road, it really stood out how common they were in Spain. Folk going to work, folk scooting along with the shopping hanging off the handlebars, didn't stick to the edge of the road either, all slap bang in the middle along with the motors, very common place.

emmpii823/05/2022 13:43

They did say that. But nobody knows when they will actually do something

They'll wheel that one out when they need to distract from something else.

M3NDEREZ23/05/2022 13:44

I just can't wait! Not because I want to own or ride one, but so that the …I just can't wait! Not because I want to own or ride one, but so that the sad, miserable commenters on here will finally stop posting;.."They're not legal you know!"On EVERY. SINGLE. DEAL.Read lessRead more

I will get one when they're made "legal" as there are many flat smooth paths to get about on and it'll be fun.

I don't want to muck around with 'em just yet.

garryallen23/05/2022 14:31

Yeah like riding them on pavements for starters. I was nearly hit by one …Yeah like riding them on pavements for starters. I was nearly hit by one the other day walking out of my driveway. They are a lot quicker than I thought!Read lessRead more

They should be restricted to 15.5Mph like e-bikes.

There are some that can do 60Mph, these should obviously be banned on public roads, however just like e-bikes or even 50cc mopeds people will modify and that's for the police to police where they can

Dave23/05/2022 14:50

Personally I’m holding off until we know what the legislation will entail a …Personally I’m holding off until we know what the legislation will entail as technically any sold at present may not tick all the boxes that will be required then and part of that legislation happening is a commitment to clamp down on those that don’t meet whatever those requirements will beRead lessRead more

On the other hand, how exactly will they clamp down? Would police go out to try and stop every scooter to make sure they're matching the standards?

It's like all modes of transport, be considerate to other road users, with the right lights and insurance I am all for these and would consider getting one. Cheap mode of transport for responsible people, like everything in life your going to get idiots regardless (edited)

garryallen23/05/2022 14:38

Yeah I have no problem with them at all, but they should be on the road. …Yeah I have no problem with them at all, but they should be on the road. That said, I was likewise almost taken out by one recently in Krakow so they might well be legal on pavements elsewhere in Europe. That or I am just a scooter magnetRead lessRead more

15.5 mph on a pavement is pretty fast, if u were cycling on a pavement at that speed I’d be totally irresponsible doing so, these need to be limited to sub 10mph (as I mainly see them used on pavements) or I fear more and more horror stories of the very young or elderly getting hurt or worse appearing.

meandog10123/05/2022 15:06

Just come back from hols in Bodrum and whilst there, saw a lad on an …Just come back from hols in Bodrum and whilst there, saw a lad on an escooter going through town along the pavements weaving in and out of people... Then he lost the front end and hit the ground like a dropped kebab, almost wiping out a woman who had to quickly jump out of the way. I am 'for' them but there's got to be some kind of legislation or code about using them in pedestrianised areas otherwise we are going to see a lot of nasty accidents.Read lessRead more

Unfortunately there will always be idiots.
I don't always hop off of my bike on footpaths, but then I also wouldn't cycle at speeds faster than walking speed on a footpath.

I've seen far more dangerous drivers than anything else on my travels but we know that that shouldn't mean nobody is allowed to drive cars so I think the same thought process should be applied to e scooters. Don't let the idiotic few ruin it for everyone.

Regarding the actual deal. 15mph max speed limit, dual brakes and double battery protection makes this a great starter scooter in line with the government guidelines

Maximum load: 100kg Hmm that's me out then ... Wonder If I could buy 2 ... One for each leg ?

emmpii823/05/2022 13:43

They did say that. But nobody knows when they will actually do something

In the broader sense?

Or just in relation to scooters?

deleted55468823/05/2022 13:37

I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately o …I heard that the govt were going to change legislation to allow privately owned e-scooters on public roads. I don't know much more than that.Read lessRead more

If Boris said it then prepare for disappointment.

martyn.colclough24/05/2022 12:12

cold should be banned.

I agree.
Summer is where it's at. (edited)

Posted this deal as I wanted to share this everyone considering purchasing one. I expect after they become legalised there may be a spike in prices like there was in 2018/19 (edited)

slaha1123/05/2022 13:56

With the rising prices of fuel and rising pollution, about time private …With the rising prices of fuel and rising pollution, about time private ones are made legal. They can bring some restrictions, if needed, to control irresponsible use.Read lessRead more

Yeah like riding them on pavements for starters. I was nearly hit by one the other day walking out of my driveway. They are a lot quicker than I thought!

Dave23/05/2022 14:55

Who knows.. but it would be easier for them to, for example be at ticket …Who knows.. but it would be easier for them to, for example be at ticket gates of stations and pick people out there - I’d rather wait, and if some level of insurance or public liability is required at least know that I’m covered too in the event of something happening to me (or by me to others)Read lessRead more

Ah fair enough in areas like London they could do checks of that sort but wouldn't be the same outside and not particularly on my rides.

On a straight ride from my house to work, I'm not sure how exactly they could stop people, or even riding around city centre

I'd reckon insurance would be the main thing you'd need with these as these seem to tick the other boxes found on rentals

Just come back from hols in Bodrum and whilst there, saw a lad on an escooter going through town along the pavements weaving in and out of people... Then he lost the front end and hit the ground like a dropped kebab, almost wiping out a woman who had to quickly jump out of the way. I am 'for' them but there's got to be some kind of legislation or code about using them in pedestrianised areas otherwise we are going to see a lot of nasty accidents.

meandog10123/05/2022 15:06

Just come back from hols in Bodrum and whilst there, saw a lad on an …Just come back from hols in Bodrum and whilst there, saw a lad on an escooter going through town along the pavements weaving in and out of people... Then he lost the front end and hit the ground like a dropped kebab, almost wiping out a woman who had to quickly jump out of the way. I am 'for' them but there's got to be some kind of legislation or code about using them in pedestrianised areas otherwise we are going to see a lot of nasty accidents.Read lessRead more

Could have been worse he could have been drunk driving a car trying to eat a kebab..

ThEY ArE NoT LeGAl you Know?

neilc23/05/2022 16:33

Does anyone know how these compare to the Voi escooters that you can hire …Does anyone know how these compare to the Voi escooters that you can hire in Bristol or Liverpool and other places as well? I've tried those and thought it was a great way to see a city.Read lessRead more

the Voi are a bit sturdier (given that they’re ridden for hours each day) but these are great quality, bit lighter for pulling over kerbs etc. pick of the private ones for me, bang for buck

neilc23/05/2022 17:57

I'm a big bloke and wasn't sure if the lightweight ones would be as …I'm a big bloke and wasn't sure if the lightweight ones would be as forgiving as the Voi's.Read lessRead more

ah ok, good question, depends on exactly how big and what your balance is like… not sure how much for a Voi standard one; I’m sure someone will know - but probably best to wait til they’re legal if spending £££ (worth a visit to pure scooters if they have one in your town?)