In Russia, GOST was introduced, which limits the speed of movement on electric scooters, single wheels and hoverboards. It has been reported DEA News.
According to the agency, the new GOST applies to electronic individual mobility vehicles (ESIM). These include e-scooters, unicycles and gyros. Marking rules and safety requirements have been established for ESIM. Supporting documents will also be developed.
Also, movement speed is now limited to 25 km/h in ESIM.
GOST requirements are advisory in nature, but companies that comply with the requirements of the standard will be able to demonstrate compliance of their products with GOST.
Earlier, the Parliamentary Elite newspaper wrote that from March 1, there were violators using electric scooters. it will be It threatens with a fine of up to 1500 rubles. From the spring they will be able to move at a speed not exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and the mass of the devices will be limited to 35 kilograms.
Source: Gazeta
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