The Supreme Court of Russia has clarified that operating an electric scooter with an engine power exceeding 0.25 kW without a driver's license or while intoxicated is equivalent to operating a moped. In such cases, the driver may be deprived of their license and fined.
Courts will now consider such cases under the same rules as for cars and mopeds, including the revocation of all categories of licenses for drunk driving. However, rental electric scooters are not subject to this decision, as their power does not exceed 0.25 kW.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in 2024, more than 76,000 cases have been initiated against users of personal mobility devices, some of which were considered as violations of the rules for mechanical transport. Experts note that the Supreme Court's position strengthens control over private electric scooters and may extend to courier transport, which often exceeds speed limits in pedestrian zones.
The decision reinforces the tightening of regulations in the electric scooter market: owners of powerful models will have to consider the risk of losing their licenses and the need for category "M".
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