In Saint Petersburg, it was proposed to introduce rights for…
In Saint Petersburg, it was proposed to introduce rights for managing electric scooters. Moscow22 July Vesti: In Saint Petersburg, the State Traffic Police put forward an initiative to introduce a separate category of driver's licenses for operating scooters and other individual mobility devices.
Consensus
- The Saint Petersburg GIBDD has proposed introducing a separate driver's license category for individual mobility devices (SIM).
- GIBDD suggests assigning state registration numbers to all electric scooters and similar devices.
- Kikshering services should verify users' right to operate SIMs before allowing rides.
- There has been an increase in accidents involving SIMs on sidewalks and outside roadways.
- The GIBDD is proposing stricter penalties, including license suspension for serious violations.
Points of divergence
- Akhminov proposed linking access to scooter rentals directly to the 'Gosuslugi' portal and using SMS verification as a current method that allows children to use parents' cards. — vesti
- Akhminov stated that GIBDD is an executive body that can only propose legislative initiatives, not enact them. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Proposal to Introduce Licenses for Electric Scooter Operation in St. Petersburg — Вести
- Proposal to Introduce Rights for Scooter Riders in St. Petersburg — Коммерсантъ