The new rules for the circulation of electric scooters have come into force, now increasingly widespread also on the roads of Piacenza. The main contents established decree-law are these:
MINIMUM AGE – The electric scooter can only be used from 14 years upwards, and only on urban roads where the limit of 50 km / h is foreseen. On extra-urban roads, circulation is allowed only in the presence of cycle paths.
MAXIMUM SPEED – The maximum speed allowed is 25 km / h on the carriageway and 6 km / h in pedestrian areas. Scooters without front and rear lights cannot circulate in low light hours in the evening and night and during the day in particular weather conditions. The penalties can vary from 100 to 400 euros.
HELMET AND JACKET – Underage drivers must wear a helmet and keep their arms and hands-free unless it is necessary to signal the turning maneuver. It is forbidden to carry other people, objects, or animals. From half an hour after sunset, during the whole period of darkness and the day, drivers must wear the high visibility reflective vest or suspenders. Otherwise, you risk a fine of 50 to 200 euros.
RENTAL – Finally, scooter rental and sharing services can only be activated with a municipal council resolution. The Municipality of Piacenza, in this sense, has not yet expressed itself.
These innovations were made known by the Observatory for road safety education of the Emilia-Romagna Region, also expressing some perplexities: “We stigmatize the lack of training for those who use these devices – intervenes the president Mauro Sorbie – because their management requires quick reflexes and a strong sense of balance. Furthermore, it would be appropriate to extend the obligation to carry an identity document, precisely to facilitate the task of the police in the checks on scooters”.