WILTSHIRE police are repeating warnings that motorised children's scooters are not legal on the roads.

Despite earlier warnings, police are still receiving calls from parents, grandparents and even children themselves because they are unsure about the law and where scooters can be used.

The scooters, often known as Go-Peds, Buzzboards or powerboards, have a board, two wheels, a steering handle and a fitted engine, which can generate speeds of up to 25mph.

They include battery powered electric scooters.

Police say these scooters are not designed for use on either roads or footpaths and can only legally be used on private property.

In October Swindon police announced they were taking a zero-tolerance approach to people using the machines where they shouldn't.

PC Barney Appleton, from the traffic unit at divisional police headquarters in Melksham, said: "The scooters are popular with children but they are are in effect toys never designed or intended to be used on the public highway, which includes footpaths.

"They can only legally be used on private property.

"Parents should ensure they know the position before they buy the scooter."