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Electric scooters have become more prominent over the past year as an alternative means of transportation in cities and the latest fad for younger children.Â
However, scooters are being banned in a number of city centres or in public.
People who want to use these scooters will need to have insurance, a number plate and an MOT certificate.
If someone is caught using an electric scooter then they could be handed a minimum of six penalty points and a fine.
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This includes even if they don't have a driving licence yet.
It follows the case of a 15-year-old boy who was taken to court for breaking the speed limit on an electric scooter.
As a result the boy will by issued six penalty points when he is issued a driving licence
However, this is unlikely to mean much for the boy when he receives his driving licence.
This is because the motorists face an instant ban from driving if they accrue six points within the first two years.
It is incredibly unlikely that as soon as the boy gets his licence he will be instantly banned.
However, what it does mean is that he will face the instant ban if he gets just one point in the first two years of licence ownership.
It has not been revealed how fast he was travelling but electric scooters can reach up to 40mph.
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Middlesbrough's Cleveland Police has issued a warning to anyone who looks to use one or parents looking to buy their children one.
Cleveland Police said: "One male juvenile aged 15 has recently been caught by officers riding a scooter at high speeds.
"He appeared in court in October and has been given 6 points which will be added to his driver's license when he is able to have one."
The restrictions being put in place on electric scooters mean they may only be able to use them on private land.
PC Mike Doherty, from Coulby Newham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "These scooters are not toys.
"Not only can they be extremely dangerous, but they are also not legal to ride on pavements and roads - I think many parents aren't aware of this.
"Under the Road Traffic Act we can report the individual rider for not having insurance, a license, a number plate, helmet and MOT for the scooter.
"This person will then be reported for summons and will be given a minimum of six points on their license or future license and a possible fine."