Teenage road accidents on highways are unfortunately not an unusual occurrence, according to Irina Zavatskaya
In the Krasnodar Territory, Russia, a significant increase in road accidents has been observed, with electric scooter and moped incidents contributing to this trend. According to data from 2023, there was a 6% increase in total road incidents compared to the previous year[1]. Although specific data on electric scooter accidents in Krasnodar is not separately detailed, the general trend in Russia shows a growing number of accidents involving electric scooters amid overall rising road incident rates[1].
Guests on the "Details" program, Irina Zavatskaya, the Head of the Road Safety Propaganda Department of the UGIBDD GU MVD of Russia for the Krasnodar Territory, and Philipp Slivko, a co-founder of the Russian electric scooter rental service "Vzhik", discussed the dangers associated with these activities.
Young individuals have been engaging in dangerous races on pitbikes and quad bikes on city streets, often without wearing protective gear. Instead of helmets, they are carrying phones to record their dangerous chases and stunts. Unfortunately, there have been cases of fatalities related to such accidents.
To address this issue, Russian regional authorities typically focus on enhancing road infrastructure, improving traffic control, and increasing public awareness campaigns targeting vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders. While the provided search results do not specify Krasnodar’s detailed legislative framework for e-scooter rentals, Russia has been developing regulations that often include speed limits, mandatory use of protective gear, restrictions on sidewalk riding, age limits for renting and riding electric scooters, requirements for rental companies to insure users, and ensuring scooters meet safety standards.
However, the search results do not provide explicit, up-to-date local regulatory details or new initiatives specifically launched in Krasnodar Territory to address the rise in electric scooter and moped accidents. For the most accurate and current information, regional traffic authorities or official Krasnodar government transport department communications should be consulted.
The dangers of these activities are becoming increasingly evident, with authorities urging caution and adherence to safety regulations. As the popularity of electric scooters and mopeds continues to grow, it is crucial for both riders and pedestrians to prioritise safety to help reduce the number of accidents on Krasnodar's roads.
[1] Source: Russian Federal Road Agency
- The discussion on the "Details" program revealed concerns about increasing dangers associated with activities like electric scooter racing, a trend that has led to fatalities in some cases.
- Despite the growing number of electric scooter accidents in Russia, specific data for Krasnodar Territory remains undetailed, emphasizing the need for regional traffic authorities or the official Krasnodar government transport department to provide up-to-date regulatory information.
