Proposal by Transport Ministry to Enforce Ban on Parking Electric Vehicles on Sidewalks
Here's the Revised Article:
Tonic, uncensored, huh? No problemo! Let's dive right in. As it stands, there's no federal law in Russia dictating where you can park those e-scooters you rent for the day. But hey, leave 'em anywhere but the spots specially designated by city officials, and reckon on coughing up some cold hard rubles, mate. That's the gist from "Kommersant."
Now, a batch of parliamentarians ain't exactly happy about this. They've shot off a missive to the government, suggestin' the creation of dedicated spaces for e-scooters, with cities havin' the power to decide where to stick 'em. They're also proposin' legal obligations for e-scooter parkin' and whatnot.
The lowdown on fines? It's grimy, man. Improper parkin' is the most common violation, and since the start of the season, e-scooter services like MTS Yurent, Whoosh, and Yandex Go have dished out over 26,000 fines, with 70% of 'em bein' for dodgy parkin'.
For more juicy news, swing by our Telegram channel @expert_mag.
Tags: #Mintrans #E-scooters
Whatcha Need ta Know:Currently, there ain't no direct, national laws in Russia regulating the parkin' of short-term e-scooter rentals. However, cities like Kazan are wrestling with scooter-related issues, discussin' the reduction of parkin' spots and aimin' to improve safety measures[2]. Some ideas on the table include the construction of scooter lanes and hikin' up fines for violations[2].
When it comes to enforcement, rented e-scooter operators in Russia have increased fines for violations such as improper parkin', which can set ya back up to 500 rubles[3]. There's an effort to keep tabs on private scooters, but a firm parking policy for short-term rental e-scooters is yet to materialize[2].
Points for Debate:- Scooter Infrastructure: Calls for designin' a specially crafted scooter-friendly infrastructure, similar to bicycle lanes, to boost safety and streamline traffic flow[2].- Heftier Fines and Sanctions: Considerin' increased fines for infractions like speedin' and improper parkin', to incentivize compliance[2][3].- Regulation of Personal Scooters: It's a struggle to govern personal scooters versus those managed by rentals[2].- Parental Responsibility: Discussions about sharin' the burden of responsibility for underage e-scooter users with their folks[2].
All in all, while Russia's still workin' out the details on e-scooter parking, cities are talking 'bout integratin' them into urban transport systems while boostin' safety measures.
- Parliamentarians in Russia have suggested that the government create dedicated spaces for e-scooter parking, allowing cities to decide where to place them and implement legal obligations for e-scooter parking.
- Operators of e-scooter services in Russia such as MTS Yurent, Whoosh, and Yandex Go have handed out over 26,000 fines since the start of the season, with 70% of the fines being issued for improper parking.
- Cities in Russia, like Kazan, are currently discussing the reduction of parking spots and aiming to improve safety measures for e-scooters, including the construction of scooter lanes and potentially increasing fines for violations.
- Some parliamentarians are advocating for the design of a specially crafted scooter-friendly infrastructure, similar to bicycle lanes, to streamline traffic flow and boost safety for e-scooter users within urban transportation systems.
- Debates are ongoing about regulating personal scooters versus those managed by rentals, as well as discussions about sharing the burden of responsibility for underage e-scooter users with their parents.
