Hungary Tightens Electric Scooter Regulations
The Hungarian government is set to tighten regulations on electric scooters. Teens aged 14 to 18 will only be allowed to ride models with a maximum speed of 25 km/h and will be required to wear helmets.
For faster scooters, a category AM driving license will be necessary, and riding on sidewalks will be prohibited.
The speed limit for rental scooters will be capped at 20 km/h, according to Prime Minister Péter Madjar.
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“Electric scooters will become a separate category of vehicles with specific rules, including a ban on use while intoxicated and carrying passengers,” the Prime Minister stated.
Transport law expert Miklós Herpi supports the new measures but believes they should also apply to other types of scooters. He emphasized that many were unaware of the ban on riding while drunk, leading to an increase in injuries among children.
This summer, over 340,000 people filled out a road safety questionnaire, and professional organizations were involved in drafting the proposal. The Prime Minister promised to present the decree for public discussion before final approval.
