AN e-scooter rider on a breakfast run in Maldon has been fined £300, police say.

Police in the motorcycle unit patrolled Maldon and conducted speed checks on sunny Good Friday (April 15).

During the patrol, the unit says six motorists were reported for travelling over the limit.

The highest speed officers recorded was 43 mph.

Alongside the motorists reported, a rider on an e-scooter who was doing a breakfast run was stopped.

The rider has reportedly been given six points and a £300 fine as privately owned e-scooters are illegal to use in a public space.

E-scooters come under the category of "powered transporters", which also covers a range of other personal transport devices which are powered by a motor.

Powered transporters fall within the legal definition of a motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Therefore, the rules which apply to motor vehicles also apply to e-scooters and they must not be ridden on footpaths or pavements.

The rider must also have a valid driving licence and valid insurance.

It is not currently possible to get appropriate insurance for privately owned e-scooters which makes it illegal to use them on the road or in public places.

Essex Police is urging retailers to make the law clear to anyone thinking of buying an e-scooter.

For more information about e-scooter usage visit Essex Police's advice and information page.