TEN more e-scooter riders have been stopped by police and issued with warnings.

The stops, part of another targeted operation by Dorset Police, concluded with the individuals asked to sign an agreement that they stop using e-scooters illegally on public roads.

Also, eight riders of scooters hired through the Beryl trial scheme – which is currently taking place in Bournemouth and Poole – were stopped for using them improperly.

It is illegal for privately owned e-scooters to be ridden on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes, beach promenades or any publicly accessible land, such as parks and car parks.

Sergeant Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset Police, said: “We've seen complaints about e-scooters increase across our communities, with many concerned about the illegal use of privately owned e-scooters, as well as those being used improperly as part of the hire scheme.

“If you are concerned about hired e-scooters being used in a way they shouldn’t be, please contact Beryl in the first instance who have their own measures in place to stop those who repeatedly break the terms of use.

"We work closely with Beryl and will follow up where it’s needed."

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Sidwick joined officers on the operation, which took place on Friday, July 9.

Mr Sidwick said: “I’m so pleased that this operation has taken place within my first 100 days in office.

"E-scooters could be a transformative mode of transport, but at this moment in time we’re not using them in a safe manner.

“I ask everybody in Dorset, please don’t ride an e-scooter on public land.

"If you take part in the pilot hire scheme, please only use it on the road.

"Make sure there is only one person riding an e-scooter at any time and do not give it to someone who is underage."

Earlier this month, during another e-scooter operation by police, 18 riders were also issued with warnings.