Another country allows electric scooters to go on the road

Last week, the German cabinet passed the driving permit for electric scooters. Then, just waiting for the parliament’s upper house to vote, the electric scooter can legally drive on the German road. The German government said that the legislation will be licensed as soon as May 17th.

In the past, such vehicles were illegal because they did not apply to any existing traffic laws in Germany.

The cabinet proposes that for electric scooters with a top speed of 12 km/h, they can only be driven on roadsides, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The rider must be older than or equal to 12 years old; for electric scooters with a top speed of 20 km/h It can only be driven on a designated bicycle lane, and the rider is at least 14 years old.

Overall, the definition of electric scooters in the international market has gradually changed from entertainment tools to mobility tools.

Many countries have allowed electric scooters to go on the road in compliance with regulations. In Singapore, South Korea, Israel, etc., Europe has allowed electric scooters to drive on European roads in January 2016.

Among them, Singapore stipulates that the weight of electric scooters should not exceed 20 kg, the width should not exceed 70 cm, and the maximum speed should be less than 25 km/h. The speed of driving on the sidewalk should not exceed 15 km/h, and the speed on public roads should not exceed At 25 km/h, it is forbidden to drive on motorways and it is forbidden to ride on the walking trails.

 Israel is even considered to be “a paradise for electric scooters.” In Tel Aviv, Israel, an average of 10 people used electric scooters.

 Last month, the British government also considered investing $119 million to encourage new modes of travel such as electric scooters. Previously, electric scooters were banned from passing on British roads.