State Duma deputy Alexander Yakubovsky at the NSN press center emphasized a clear stance: no one under the age of 16 should use electric scooters and other personal mobility devices. He argued that anyone interested in operating a personal mobility vehicle must first pass road rules knowledge tests and obtain a driver’s license before they can legally ride.
Yakubovsky has previously proposed restricting access to personal mobility devices for minors by drawing an analogy to mopeds. His point is straightforward: if someone wants to be on the road with a mobility device, they should be trained, tested, and hold proper licensing to ensure safety for all road users.
Petr Shkumatov, a member of the Public Council of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has proposed extending the rights of the vehicle category M to cover electric scooters. He believes such a change would empower citizens to operate more capable personal mobility devices while maintaining appropriate safety standards.
Vitaly Efimov, a member of the State Duma Transport Committee, suggested at the end of August placing a speed cap on electric scooters at 10 km/h. This proposal reflects a concern for pedestrian safety and urban mobility dynamics, particularly in crowded areas where sidewalks and shared pathways intersect with faster mobility devices.
A former Urban Development Specialist recently posed questions about the rationale for restricting scooters on sidewalks in Russia. The discussion highlights broader debates about how best to balance mobility access with safety, urban design, and pedestrian space.