Greek government considers stricter regulations for electric scooters

Following a fatal accident involving a 13-year-old in Makrisia, Ileia, the Greek government is drafting stricter regulations for electric scooter use. Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis announced that authorities are considering a total ban on the use of electric scooters by minors. Additional proposed measures include mandatory insurance for riders and the installation of speed limiters to address concerns over devices reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h, despite a legal limit of 25 km/h. Officials are also focusing on regulating the parking of rental scooters to prevent sidewalk obstruction and ensure public safety. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is reportedly preparing legislative amendments, with further details expected from Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis. The government is studying models from countries like the UK and the Netherlands to reclassify electric scooters as motor vehicles rather than toys.