Dozens of e-scooters and other rideables destroyed in Perth police crackdown

Police have seized dozens of electric scooters and off‑road bikes for destruction and charged dozens of children in a crackdown on reckless use of electric rideables in Police north.

Operation Moorhead kicked off on Monday in response to reports of "violent and antisocial behaviour across the northern suburbs" by people riding the devices.

The reports included rock throwing, riding recklessly and  unregistered on public roads, evading police, harassing members of the public, and posting their actions on social media. 

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Police used "a vast amount of intelligence" to launch targeted patrols and rapid police responses to incidents throughout the Joondalup district.

Police said 76 e-rideables were seized and would be destroyed, and 61 children aged 12 to 16 and 15 adults were charged with 183 offences including traffic matters.

Acting Inspector Scott Gillis said the operation had been a significant success.  

"I again remind parents and guardians to familiarise themselves with the laws surrounding eRideables  and to understand the capabilities and risks of the devices they purchase for their children," he said, in a statement.

"These devices can pose a danger not only to the rider, but also to pedestrians and other road users if they are used unsafely."

Police and Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby said the seized devices were illegal to use on the road. 

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"It doesn't matter what age you are, they are deemed an unregistered vehicle," he said, in a statement.

"E-rideables that are legal, are regulated and can only [be] ridden by people 16 or older. 

"These devices are not toys and we have zero tolerance for those who ignore the  rules and use these devices dangerously."

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