Since the start of 2024, Moscow has seen a substantial enforcement effort targeting electric scooter use. Officials report that more than 15,000 riders were fined for traffic rule violations, while operators of kick-sharing services blocked the accounts of about 7,000 users. This information comes from the official Telegram channel of the Moscow Ministry of Transport, quoting Maxim Liksutov, the deputy mayor overseeing the city’s transport challenges.
The fines primarily addressed unsafe riding and failure to maintain scooters in proper condition. Account blocks were issued for repeated and serious traffic offenses and for using the service by minors. The ministry notes that the most frequent violations include riding two scooters at once, crossing pedestrian crossings, and parking the devices in restricted zones.
In a recent message on the Moscow Ministry of Transport Telegram channel, officials explained that the drive toward safer streets involves close collaboration with law enforcement. The State Traffic Inspectorate conducts routine checks, while the Data Traffic Control Center’s Situation Center monitors urban traffic online around the clock using camera feeds. This integrated approach aims to curb risky riding behaviors and ensure that micromobility operators enforce safety standards consistently.
In other regional safety news, a separate incident in Magadan drew attention to on-device distraction risks. A scenario involving a child and a mobile device underscored the importance of keeping digital distractions away from riders of all ages. Experts emphasize that clear, rule-based use of devices while operating vehicles remains a priority for public safety campaigns across the country. The focus remains on educating riders to follow traffic laws, maintain their equipment, and respect shared spaces to prevent accidents and injuries.