In a move to reduce its carbon footprint, Strathclyde Police is introducing the first ever electric scooter to be used by a police force within the UK.

The Vectrix electric maxi-scooter will not only benefit the environment, it will bring many benefits to officers policing at Glasgow Airport. Strathclyde Police continually seeks ways to reduce carbon emissions and as the Vectrix is emission free, this innovative technology provides an effective solution.

Performance however is in no way compromised and a top speed of 62 mph and fast acceleration make for safe and easy manoeuvring through traffic. The maxi-scooters will be used mainly for patrol and parking duties at the airport and officers are keen to welcome on board this new recruit.

Inspector Colin Pearson, Glasgow Airport Road Policing, said: “Following a two week trial to test for performance and usability, we quickly established that the Vectrix was capable of meeting our requirements and we have since gone ahead with the purchase of the bike. “The bike will enhance our ability to enforce parking legislation and also to assist the regulation of traffic within the busy airport road system.”

Recognising the positive impact on the environment, Alan Tait, Assistant Fleet Manager of the Transport and Logistics Department, Strathclyde Police, said: “All police forces across the country are looking at their carbon footprint and investigating ways of reducing their CO2 output, the Vectrix has proved itself as a real practical alternative to petrol powered machines, offering the same performance but without the harmful emissions.”

Alex Bamberg, Managing Director, Vectrix UK Ltd, said: “The decision by Strathclyde Police to purchase a Vectrix electric bike to work alongside its existing vehicles, clearly demonstrates their dedication to move forward and embrace new technologies which limit harmful effects on the environment, whilst maintaining their commitment to provide first rate services to the public. Strathclyde Police has been very straightforward giving a clear specification of their expectations; we are delighted that they have chosen to adopt the Vectrix as part of their environmental policy.”

Source: Vectrix