Electric scooters: among the measures a ban is indicated for children under 14 years of age

Indications emerge on the news related to the milleproroghe and concerning i electric scooters. Among the highlighted aspects, the use of these means stands out 14 years, using the helmet until 18 years. The approval from the Chamber is expected next week.

Concept and experimentation

Considering what was reported by colleagues at Republic quality The messenger, according to the news mentioned, electric scooters cannot be used by individuals under the age of 14 and the use of a helmet is required until the age of majority. These vehicles are considered as such if equipped with “predominantly electric propulsion”, therefore driven by an electric motor with continuous nominal power not exceeding 0,50 kW. They also have no seats. The experimentation has also been extended for twelve months, just as circulation with is permitted segway, hoverboard e monowheel “only if they are predominantly electric propulsion”, taking up again the indications in this regard.

Prohibitions and measures

As mentioned, minors under the age of 14 are prohibited from riding electric scooters and must wear a helmet up to the age of 18. Traffic is also prohibited on extra-urban sections, unless there are special cycle paths. When driving on the road you cannot go beyond the 25 km/h and you don't travel beyond i 6 km/h in pedestrian areas, it is still noted. Just as the transport of multiple people, animals or things is not permitted. Furthermore, in the evening hours, special equipment is required to signal the presence and use of these vehicles.
Returning to the definition of the vehicle, in the event that the scooter does not have the aforementioned characteristics, there would be a risk of a fine ranging from 100 to 400 euros and also the confiscation of the vehicle. In the event that "an atypical vehicle" with unregulated technical characteristics is driven, however, the fine could vary "from 200 to 800 euros" and subsequently confiscation, always taking into account what has emerged.

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