Authorities in Kurgan cracked down on individuals using electric skateboards, banning 540 accounts for breaking the rules
In the city of Kurgan, Russia, electric scooter users have seen a number of changes this year, as the MTS Yurent operator introduces new regulations to promote safety and enforce traffic rules.
One of the most significant changes is the inclusion of free pedestrian accident insurance in every ride for electric scooter users. This insurance provides a maximum coverage of 900,000 rubles in case of an incident.
To further ensure safety, the operator has set a speed limit of 25 km/h for all scooters, which automatically reduces to 20 km/h in pedestrian and busy areas. Violations of these speed limits could potentially lead to account blockages, as the operator has already blocked over 540 accounts of underage traffic rule violators since the start of the electric scooter season.
Users with low ratings, based on riding style and the presence of violations, also have their speed limited. Ratings are currently being tested on a portion of users, and passing a test on traffic rules knowledge may become mandatory for new clients in the near future.
Authorities in Kurgan are also playing an active role in enforcing safety regulations. Joint patrols with the traffic police are conducted to inform about traffic rules and enforce safety regulations for electric scooters. These patrols have been instrumental in issuing over 300 fines to Kurgan residents for improper scooter use.
Residents can report violations through the Telegram bot @pdd_urent_bot. Additionally, authorities have been indicating where to establish slow zones and parking spots for electric scooters, aiming to improve the city's infrastructure for electric transport.
However, it's important to note that specific details about Kurgan's electric scooter regulations, fines, and enforcement practices are not readily available. For authoritative information, one would need to consult local traffic police regulations, regional government transportation or road safety departments, or official legal texts or announcements from Kurgan authorities.
While the city of Kurgan faces a lack of infrastructure for electric transport, with electric vehicle owners forced to charge their vehicles at home due to insufficient charging stations, the introduction of these safety measures and regulations is a step towards promoting a safer and more responsible use of electric scooters in the city.
The MTS Yurent operator, in the general-news of Kurgan, Russia, has incorporated technology in the form of a Telegram bot (@pdd_urent_bot) for reporting violations related to electric scooter use. Additionally, authorities are using technology to indicate areas for slow zones and parking spots for electric scooters, with the intention of improving the city's infrastructure for electric transport.
