Buying a motorised kickscooter could prove a waste of money after the Transport Control Department (TCD) revealed it has no intention of licensing the vehicles -- yet.

TCD officials have to complete a thorough inspection and investigation into the popular children's transport after several incidents of injury in the US, Canada and the UK.

If anyone is caught riding the vehicle on the roads, it will be impounded and confiscated.

There is no provision for the vehicles in the Road Traffic Act or any of its amendments, said a TCD official.

"Right now it's illegal to ride it on the road,'' said Alvin Goulbourne, TCD assistant director.

"None have been licensed. There are a number of issues we need to look at,'' he said.

Earlier this week, Police impounded the scooter of a 16-year-old seen riding the scooter along North Shore.

Earlier incidents include a Clearwater rider's kickscooter being impounded and an angry letter posted in The Royal Gazette last year.

But Mr. Goulbourne insisted that TCD must look into the issues, using manufacturer information, before casual use can start.

"They're illegal on Bermuda's roads. On a private road that's another issue but that's not under our control,'' he said.

"Safety is a primary concern. Brake lights ... all sorts of other issues ...

speeds. These are all some things we may have to consider.'' Mr. Goulbourne said it would be "irresponsible'' for TCD to comment on all the issues.

He said when TCD is asked to carry out an investigation, examiners will begin looking into the motorised kickscooter being used on the roads.

But until someone asks, the vehicle will remain illegal, he added.