Moscow police have issued over four thousand fines to couriers using electric bicycles to deliver food and parcels. The number of complaints from citizens about the actions of these delivery drivers has increased significantly.
The traffic police are conducting raids aimed at identifying violations, especially when riding on sidewalks. Law enforcement officers check the power of electric bicycles, which affects the amount of the fine. If the power of the bicycle does not exceed 0.25 kW, it is an individual mobility device; otherwise, it is a moped.
In this case, couriers must have the appropriate rights and comply with the rules like ordinary drivers. The police are also conducting preventive measures to improve road safety.
According to the Moscow Department of Transport, there are more than 100,000 couriers in the city who fulfill up to half a million orders daily. It is important that couriers' backpacks have identification numbers and reflective elements. Since the beginning of May 2025, all electric bicycles used by couriers must be equipped with speed limiters.
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