Sochi introduced a ban on the use of electric scooters

The first prohibition signs for riding electric scooters were installed in Sochi.

Sochi introduced a ban on the use electric scooters

The first prohibition signs for riding electric scooters have been installed in the center of Sochi on Navaginskaya Street. Mayor Alexei Kopaygorodsky earlier announced a ban on scooter riding in parks, squares, embankments and on Navaginskaya Street, which is a popular place among tourists and local residents.

Signs prohibiting the use of electric scooters are installed at the beginning of the street , next to the central department store, and at the end of the street, not far from the shopping gallery.

The city representative said that the results of this decision are already visible, Sochi residents are paying attention to the signs. However, violations of the rules for the use of personal mobility aids on pedestrian zones and roads are still common.

In the future, it is planned to install prohibition signs not only on Navaginskaya Street, but also in other areas, including parks, squares and embankments. Monitoring groups will continue to work, raids with the police will be carried out regularly to identify violators who face an administrative fine. Currently, 23 sites have already been identified in Sochi, where riding on electric scooters will be prohibited.