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He said ignorance of the law was not an excuse, but he believed most people riding e-scooters did know they should not be using them on pavements and roads.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The analysis identified styrene and butadiene from standard PMA, polyethylene from recycled plastic and fishing net pavements, and isoprene and butadiene rubber from vehicle tires.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Many lay on the bare pavements from the early morning to get a better spot.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"Of course, I support the efforts to make the pavements clearer," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

On winter evenings it roared in sheets against the pavements and made Amity Harbor invisible.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson