Modena: Saturday 15 February, an information gazebo of the Local Police on road safety and the rules for the use of scooters

In the morning of Saturday February 15, Local police of Modena he set up a gazebo in Matteotti square for provide information on the correct use of the electric scooter and on what they foresee new rules introduced by the reform of the Highway Code.

From 9.30 to 12.30 two operators, who also deal with road safety education, were present to provide information, advice and to distribute a leaflet to those interested. Memorandum with the rules to know before riding an electric scooter.

First of all, to drive an electric scooter you must have completed 14 years and it's the use of a helmet is mandatory regardless of age.

Electric scooters can circulate only on urban roads with a speed limit of up to 50 kilometres per hour and must not exceed a speed of 20 kilometres per hour on the roadway and 6 kilometres per hour in pedestrian areas.

They must also have a series of mandatory equipment: fixed white or yellow light at the front and fixed red light at the rear and red reflectors at the rear, bell for acoustic signals, indicator lights for turning and brakes on both wheels, cruise control and there must be no seats.

The electric motor must have a power not exceeding 0,50 kW and the CE marking must appear on the frame.

To ride, the scooter driver must: use the cycle path when present; hold both hands on the handlebars except to signal the turning maneuver; drive the scooter by hand when circumstances require it so as not to create danger or obstruction to other road users.

During the night hours and in any case of poor visibility, can only circulate if equipped with a fixed white or yellow light at the front and a fixed red light at the rear, both lit and the driver must wear a jacket or High visibility reflective braces.

Driving a motorized scooter with requirements other than those permitted entails a administrative fine from 200 to 800 euros; for those who park the scooter on the sidewalk or in such a way as to obstruct traffic, the fine ranges from 41 to 168 euros (for other violations from 50 to 250 euros).

However, scooters are permitted to park in spaces reserved for bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

However, some provisions already provided for by the new regulations will only be operational in the future, when the implementing decrees are issued, with particular reference to the obligation of insurance coverage and the obligation to request the issue of the identification stamp, printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.

While, here some rules to keep in mind: scooters cannot be driven outside urban centers, nor on sidewalks and porticos, nor in the wrong direction; drivers must not use cell phones while driving, tow or be towed, lead animals, transport other people, animals or things.

While, In the municipality of Modena, it is not permitted to drive with electric devices such as segways, monowheels, hoverboards.

The information initiative is part of the campaign actions carried out within the project “Road safety: integrated actions for the prevention and fight against driving under the influence of psychoactive substances” funded by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Anti-Drug Policies with the collaboration of the Prefecture of Modena.