Greece To Regulate Electric Scooter Use

A new law will be established in Greece to prohibit the use of electric scooters by minors on public roads. Under the proposed regulation, minors will only be permitted to use electric scooters on pedestrian paths. The matter is currently being discussed with the Minister of Infrastructure, Konstantinos Kairanakis, according to the source. This follows the appointment of the Minister of Citizens' Protection, Michalis Chryssochoidis. The age limit for the prohibition was not specified. This regulatory change aims to improve safety. Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis revealed plans for new legislation to regulate the use of electric scooters. The move follows a series of recent accidents involving the vehicles, which primarily involved minors. The legislation aims to address safety concerns following these recorded incidents.