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In Ukraine, there are plans to regulate the use of electric scooters, monocycles, hoverboards, Segways, electric bicycles, and other types of personal light electric transport more clearly. The corresponding changes are provided by bill No. 3023, developed by Members of Parliament, including members of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine. As first deputy minister Serhiy Derkach stated, the goal of the document is not to restrict the use of electric transport, but to establish clear rules for all road users. “Our task is not to limit people's ability to use such transport, but to set clear rules under which all road users understand their rights, obligations, and responsibilities,” Derkach said. The bill proposes to designate users of personal light electric transport as a separate category of road users and to define specific rights and duties for them. The document also sets age requirements for operating the devices, speed limits, and rules for moving on streets. In particular, it proposes moving alongside the general traffic flow on bicycle lanes, bike paths, the right edge of the roadway, or the curb — in accordance with established rules. For high-speed roads, separate restrictions will be provided. At the same time, sidewalks should remain territory with priority for pedestrians. Separate requirements will apply to safety during operation. Electric transport users will be prohibited from riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as under the influence of medications that slow reaction times. While driving, using a mobile phone or other communication devices while holding them in hand will also be prohibited. Transporting passengers or cargo will be prohibited if such a possibility is not provided by the design of the vehicle. In the dark, with insufficient visibility, and outside populated areas, additional requirements will apply. Electric transport must be equipped with retroreflectors and a sound signal, and its user should wear retroreflective elements on clothing. The changes could also affect companies that rent out electric transport. They will be required to ensure the technical condition of the vehicles, their insurance, and speed-limiting software. However, the responsibility for complying with the Rules of the Road will directly lie with the user of the rented electric transport. In addition, the bill provides administrative liability for violations of the Traffic Rules by users of personal light electric transport. This requires corresponding amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. The proposed changes also concern rules for interaction between cyclists and pedestrians. Their goal is a clearer division of rights and duties among different road users and to reduce accidents. As reported by “FACTS,” the Rada received bill No. 15443. The document discusses regulating the movement of lightweight personal electric transport — electric scooters, monocycles, hoverboards, and other similar means. The speed of electric scooters is planned to be limited to 20 km/h in populated areas and 12 km/h in parks.
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