Greece is set to introduce tighter regulations on electric scooter use following a growing number of accidents, particularly involving children and teenagers. The new measures will be included in a bill expected to be voted on this week, Deputy Transport Minister Georgios Kotsiras said in an interview with Skai TV.
“Scooters for children will now be banned under a bill that will be voted on tomorrow,” Kotsiras said, explaining that the legislation will prohibit electric scooter use by anyone under the age of 17.
The planned rules also include stricter penalties for dangerous riding and a requirement for mandatory accident insurance. According to the deputy minister, the changes are being introduced in response to rising accident rates among younger users.
“According to statistics, there is an increased rate of accidents among our fellow citizens under the age of 17,” Kotsiras said.
Data from the Federation of Greek Hospital Workers shows that around 400 children and teenagers were injured in electric scooter accidents in Greece last year. Some of the incidents had fatal outcomes, raising concerns over safety and prompting authorities to take further action.
