The traffic police of Moscow began to fine parents for violation of the rules by children on electric scooters

Traffic police officers in the capital began to apply article 5.25 of the Code of Administrative Offenses “Failure of parents to fulfill their obligations for the maintenance and upbringing of minors” (fine from 100 to 500 rubles) in cases where a child violates the Rules of the Road while riding a scooter or an electric scooter or other SIM (a means of individual mobility ). This was announced yesterday by Anastasia Ivanova, head of the department for promoting traffic safety and interaction with the media of the department of the UGIBDD in Moscow.

“Children do not know how to ride on such mobility aids, despite the new rules. They do not comply with traffic rules and create accounts for the data of their parents – they conclude an agreement, tick off that they are 18 (we are talking about rental electric scooters.— “b”). Parents can buy a scooter for their child – if this is a conscious choice, then the parent gives him some driving skills. The worst thing is that children do not dismount in case of danger of an accident. The child does not ensure his safety, the driver does not see him. In case of failure to ensure the safety of the child’s trip on a scooter, a protocol for improper upbringing of the child may be drawn up against the parent. From prevention, we moved on to this,” said Ms. Ivanova, quoted by the Moskva news agency.

Recall that from March 1, 2023, large-scale changes in traffic rules came into force – electric scooters and monowheels are now considered means of individual mobility, it is forbidden to accelerate on them faster than 25 km / h, driving to the edge of the carriageway is allowed only upon reaching the age of 14. Riding on the pavement is only allowed if no other infrastructure (e.g. bike lanes) is available. Fines for violating the new traffic rules range from 500 rubles. up to 1.5 thousand rubles. In Moscow, according to the traffic police, 37 accidents with electric scooters have been recorded since April. SIMs, according to Anastasia Ivanova, are “the biggest problem this spring.”

Ivan Tyazhlov