Youths' behavior shocks residents: What happens on the streets has been recorded

A concerned resident in Alytus, Lithuania, has voiced alarm over the dangerous behavior of minors on electric scooters, questioning how long it will be before a serious accident occurs. The resident observes underage individuals frequently riding powerful electric vehicles on city streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings, seemingly disregarding the boundaries between roadways and pedestrian areas.

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How long will we wait until a terrible accident happens?

Witnesses have seen these scooters weaving through traffic at high speeds, only to abruptly move onto sidewalks. The situation is exacerbated by the scooters' speed and constant risky maneuvers, including wheelies and aggressive weaving between other road users. The resident estimates speeds on sidewalks and pedestrian areas reach 60-70 km/h.

"It's scary to walk on the sidewalk with small children," the resident stated, explaining that a child could step unexpectedly into the path of a fast-approaching electric vehicle, leaving insufficient time for reaction and potentially leading to tragic consequences.

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It seems that for them, the boundary between the road and the sidewalk practically does not exist.

Adding to the concern, videos of this behavior are publicly shared online, suggesting the young riders feel no fear of responsibility or police intervention. Attempts to admonish them often result in defiant responses, including vulgarity and continued reckless riding. While acknowledging that these electric vehicles are a form of recreation, the resident insists that stunts and high-speed riding should occur in designated safe areas, not on public streets, parks, and sidewalks among pedestrians.

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It's scary to walk on the sidewalk with small children, because an electric vehicle can approach from behind at high speed. For a small child, it is enough to unexpectedly step half a meter to the side. When driving at such speed, there may simply not be enough time for reaction, and the consequences can be tragic.

The resident feels that authorities are unwilling or unable to stop this behavior. They question whether unregistered electric vehicles are exempt from traffic laws. The police department has received information about these videos and acknowledges that initial assessments reveal multiple traffic violations. However, determining the age of the riders and the power classification of the micro-mobility devices from video footage alone presents a challenge. If the recorded speeds are accurate, these electric vehicles could be classified as mopeds or motorcycles, requiring adherence to specific regulations.

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It seems that no one can or wants to stop them.