A draft invoice setting down laws and directives on the secure use of electrical scooters in Cyprus might be tabled for approval earlier than Cupboard subsequent week.
That is what Philenews reported on Friday citing Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos who additionally stated the objective is to be despatched earlier than parliament the soonest doable.
Karousos additionally stated the draft invoice follows an alternate of views with representatives of municipalities, corporations renting E-scooters, police and residents.
It contains the authorized preparations of the gadgets’ actions which signifies the geographical areas these might be allowed for use by the general public.
In addition to the places the place use of the gadgets are prohibited. Further issues which can be addressed below the draft are, inter alia, the regulation of market management, licensing procedures of leases and circumstances of offenses.
Specifically, the draft offers that E-scooters can solely allowed on bike paths, bike lanes or in an space shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
In a sq. or pedestrian avenue, the use might be allowed solely after the choice of the related municipality or neighborhood.
The age of customers is 16 and above and carrying a helmet might be obligatory.
As for insurance coverage protection, that is obligatory in opposition to a 3rd celebration as in all automobiles – whether or not these are rented or privately owned.