[(Title)] Electric scooters could be allowed on Britain’s roads for first time as government plans to change law.

Electric scooters could be allowed on Britain's roads for the first time in an attempt to encourage drivers to give up their cars.

为了鼓励司机减少驾驶汽车，英国首次允许电动滑板车在英国道路上行驶。

Ministers are considering changing the law to allow the new mode of transport, which is being used in cities across America and Europe, the Daily Telegraph understands.

《每日电讯报》解读，部长们正在考虑修改法律，允许人们使用新型出行方式。

The Department for Transport is considering giving the green light to this new mode of transport in an effort to curb pollution and congestion.

交通部正在考虑为这种新的交通方式提供绿色通道，以达到减少污染和缓解交通拥挤的目的。

A source said the department considers electric scooters an "interesting idea" which could help "get people out of cars".

一位消息人士说，环保部认为电动滑板车是一个“有趣的想法”，可以帮助人们“走下汽车”。

At present, it is illegal to ride powered scooters on public roads or pavements in the UK.

目前，在英国的公路或人行道上使用电动滑板车是非法的。