An increase in usage of e-scooters has led to an increase in road collisions involving e-scooters ...
[+] riders and other road users, like pedestrians. Speed, age of rider, and acceleration are among the issues addressed in a new report that calls for the development of a single set of mandatory technical requirements for all e-scooters sold in the European Union “to replace the current patchwork of national requirements, and voluntary standards.” The report, “ Improving the Road Safety of E-scooters ,” was released earlier this month by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), a Brussels-based independent non-profit organization, to promote common standards for e-scooter users that can be applied across the European Union.
“E-scooters are now an established and popular way of getting around in urban areas in the EU,” Jenny Carson, co-author of the report, said in a statement. “However, they also come with a degree of risk that needs addressing more effectively than today.” The report was essential due to the increase in usage of e-scooters, which has led to an increase in road collisions involving e-scooters riders and other road users, like pedestrians, researchers said.
Standards should be established soon, they added, as it takes years for new safety technologies and measures to be widely implemented. The safety standards recommended in the report include: a top speed limit of 20 km/h (12-13 mph), set at the factory; requirements for stability; minim.
