According to Chinese media, e-scooters and segways have officially been banned from Beijing's roadways, though there is some confusion about what exactly constitutes an e-scooter. The new law went into effect on Monday, CRIENGLISH.com reports.
A fine of RMB10 will be issued to anyone caught breaking the new law. Offenders will also be given a verbal warning not to ride their e-scooters and segways on the capital's roads again.
E-scooters and segways are popular modes of transportation in Beijing. However, it can be dangerous and illegal to drive them on the same roads used by faster vehicles. They are notorious for having poor brakes and lights, which can lead to accidents, especially at night.
According to a recent study conducted by the Beijing's Consumers' Association, 19 out of 20 of the e-scooters and segways that were tested had problems braking, and 16 out of 20 were able to exceed China’s advisory speed of 20km/h.
At this point we can only assume that electric mopeds do not fall under the e-scooter category. However, we will update you as soon as more information about the new law comes in.
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