Ukraine’s Parliament Moves to Regulate E-Scooters: Proposed Speed Limits and Age Restrictions Unveiled.

New E-Scooter Regulations on the Horizon in Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada is advancing a long-awaited bill to establish clear rules for electric scooters, which have operated in a legal gray area for six years. Lawmaker Volodymyr Kreydenko announced that the relevant committee will soon review the draft law, targeting speed limits, user age requirements, and liability. Since 2020, efforts to regulate these vehicles have stalled, leaving e-scooters unrecognized as traffic participants.

The bill, set for discussion next week, proposes several maximum speed options: 25 km/h, 30 km/h, or 50 km/h. Kreydenko noted: “For six years, Parliament has failed to adopt rules on who can use e-scooters, how, at what speed, and from what age. Now we have a draft law being reviewed and prepared for its second reading.”

Rules for Using Electric Scooters

Regarding children, Kreydenko clarified that no outright ban is planned. Kids under 7 may ride e-scooters only on bike paths and under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Those aged 14 and older must stick to bike lanes or the right side of the road. “Children under 7 ride on bike paths accompanied by a parent or guardian, and they must wear protective gear and be constantly monitored,” he emphasized.

In Ukraine, e-scooters are officially classified as vehicles, making regulation a critical step for road safety. Police official Oleksiy Biloshytskyi, First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department, also backed the initiative, stressing its potential to reduce risks tied to e-scooter use.

Establishing clear e-scooter rules is essential for improving road safety as the popularity of this transport mode surges. The proposed law could significantly alter usage conditions, especially for younger riders, requiring stronger parental oversight and awareness. The push for adoption signals Ukraine’s legislative efforts to keep pace with modern traffic realities.