The rules for using electric scooters in Italy may soon change. In fact, in the Senate & egrave; A bill was presented which introduces many innovations; and which aims to put an end to the 'wild' use of these electric means of transport, especially in large cities. For some time, in fact, there has been talk of a new regulation and it seems that it can finally arrive. Let's see the main new features.
COMPULSORY INSURANCE 
Surely the most; great news is about insurance which would become mandatory to be able to travel with electric scooters. But let's go in order. The bill tries, in an organic way, to regulate the use of these electrical devices at 360 degrees.
In the first article it is clear where scooters will be able to circulate legally. They will be able to do this in built-up areas and outside on urban roads with speed limits; of 50 km/h and on extra-urban roads, if & egrave; present a cycle path, exclusively inside the same. However, the municipalities will be able to establish precise prohibitions or restrictions on circulation in pedestrian areas and on the streets “on the basis of safety assessments for pedestrians and road users, as well as; based on the geometric, functional and circulation characteristics of the road itself & quot ;.
Electric scooters will not be able to travel more than that. of 25 km/h on the road and at pi & ugrave; of 6 km/h in pedestrian areas. The circulation of a speed regulator in the absence of lights is prohibited; and a suitable braking system. In case of irregularities penalties ranging from 100 to 400 euros are envisaged.
Electric scooters without or without fixed white or yellow front light and rear red reflectors and fixed red light, useful for visual signaling, as well as; speed regulator and a suitable braking system, cannot be used on the roads referred to in paragraph 1. Anyone who travels with an electric scooter in violation of the provisions of this paragraph is; subject to the administrative sanction of payment of a sum from 100 to 400 euros.
The second article & egrave; more interesting because & eacute; & egrave; the one that includes the insurance obligation. In the absence, people will be able to receive a fine from 500 to 1,500 euros. The third article speaks of a further great novelty. The use of a protective helmet is mandatory for adults. Also, you will have to wear a reflective vest or suspenders. Fine from 83 to 332 euros for those who do not comply. In addition to the penalty comes the administrative stop of the scooter. There are also fines for those who produce and market non-approved helmets.
Article 4 concerns minors. Electric scooters can be driven from 14 years old as long as you have at least the category AM driving license and to use the helmet and the retro-reflective vest. But it is not; over here because & eacute; you can & agrave; travel & quot; exclusively in pedestrian areas and on pedestrian routes at a speed; not exceeding 6 km/h or on cycle paths and on cycle paths at a speed; not exceeding 12 km/h & quot ;. The scooters must, therefore, be equipped with appropriate speed regulators. Fines range from 100 to 1,500 euros with the administrative detention of the vehicle.
RULES OF CONDUCT 
The bill (article 5) also provides for specific rules of conduct for the use of electric scooters. It will be prohibited:
- carrying a passenger;
- carrying a load;
- push or tow a load or a vehicle;
- be towed or towed by a vehicle;
- drive the vehicle using the mobile phone or any other means of communication at the same time;
- drive the vehicle using headphones or receiving devices or audio players at the same time;
- drive the vehicle with an irregular and dangerous course in relation to the traffic context and to carry out abrupt maneuvers and stunts. >
In case of non-compliance you risk a fine from 83 to 332 euros plus; the stop of the vehicle. There are also specific provisions for those who drive after drinking alcohol, for those who are caught after taking drugs and in the event of an accident.
The drivers of electric scooters who drive after drinking alcoholic beverages and under the influence of these are punished with the administrative sanction of the payment of a sum from 168 to 678 euros, if a value corresponding to an alcohol level has been ascertained. between 0 and 0.5 grams per liter (g/l). In the event that the drivers, in the conditions referred to in the previous period, cause an accident, the penalties referred to in the same period are doubled. The administrative pecuniary sanction provided for in paragraph 2 follows the administrative detention of the vehicle for sixty days pursuant to article 214 of the aforementioned highway code. Drivers of electric scooters who drive after taking narcotic or psychotropic substances are punished with a fine ranging from € 1,500 to € 6,000 and arrest from six months to one year. The administrative pecuniary sanction provided for in paragraph 2 follows the administrative detention of the vehicle for sixty days pursuant to article 214 of the aforementioned highway code. Drivers of electric scooters, in the event of an accident, are obliged to stop and provide the necessary assistance to those who may have suffered damage. In the event of an accident involving people, things and animals related to the behavior of the driver of the electric scooter, the provisions of article 189 of the aforementioned highway code and the related administrative penalties apply, as far as compatible.
Article number 6 of the bill talks about parking management . It will be stopping and parking on the sidewalks is prohibited, unless otherwise specified. Municipalities will be required to identify special spaces reserved for the parking of electric scooters marked by appropriate signs. To electric scooters & egrave; however, parking is allowed in the stalls reserved for mopeds and motor vehicles.
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