How to Comply with All the New Rules for Electric Scooters? The Guide to Avoid Fines

In Italy, according to the latest changes to the Highway Code and the relevant implementing decrees, electric scooters now have stricter obligations regarding age, helmets, vehicle identification, insurance, speed, places of circulation, parking, and technical characteristics.

These are essentially a summary of various past interventions, with some necessary clarifications, and especially with the controversial additions desired by the government regarding license plates and insurance. We have summarized everything in a video, using a model that complies with all the regulations:

It could therefore be said that, after years of confusion and various revisions, we have reached a clear definition of the rules, but some confusion still remains. Let’s analyze from different perspectives how an electric scooter must be made to comply with all the regulations, and what the owner must do to avoid penalties. In the video, you saw the Navee ST3 Pro, which you can find online in various stores:

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Rules for the Rider

The minimum age for riders had already been established in the past; what radically changes is the requirement to wear a helmet. It is no longer an obligation only for minors, but for everyone, so even adults will be required to wear an approved helmet. A bicycle helmet is sufficient, but pay attention to the approval which must be the official European one.

• Minimum age: 14 years.
• Helmet mandatory for all riders, not just for minors.
• At night, from half an hour after sunset and throughout the darkness, a high-visibility reflective vest or harness must be worn.
• The rider must always keep both hands on the handlebars and have free use of arms and hands.
• It is prohibited to carry passengers, objects, or animals, tow vehicles, or be towed.

The factor of darkness is often ignored by riders, yet there is a rule for this as well, and in theory, we should no longer witness scenes often seen online, with multiple people on the same scooter: it is prohibited.

Identification and Insurance

The most discussed innovation, and therefore the most well-known, is regarding the