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Kyrgyzstan Considers Ban on Under-18s Renting Electric Scooters

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan is considering a bill to ban minors under 18 from renting electric scooters and other personal mobility devices.
  • The proposed law would require rental services to verify customer ages using identification documents.
  • The bill aims to reduce accidents and traffic violations involving underage riders, who are currently allowed to rent scooters from age 16.

Kyrgyzstan's parliament is reviewing a bill that would prohibit individuals under 18 from renting electric scooters and similar devices. The proposed legislation aims to enhance road safety by preventing underage individuals, who may lack sufficient riding skills, from operating these vehicles.

The bill mandates that rental services verify the age of their customers through mobile app registration, requiring identification such as a passport. Personal data processing would only be permitted with user consent.

Initiators of the bill cite a rise in traffic accidents and rule violations involving minors as the primary motivation. Currently, individuals aged 16 and older can rent electric scooters.

If passed, the law would impose fines of 20,000 Kyrgyz som for individuals and 55,000 som for legal entities caught allowing minors to use these devices. The proposed fines aim to deter non-compliance and encourage stricter age verification practices.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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