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    • What do an electric scooter, a hoverboard and an electrically assisted bicycle have in common? These are motorized personal travel devices (or EDPM). Since 2019, EDPMs have been subject to the highway code to guarantee the safety of all. Like any other type of vehicle, they have their own regulations. These regulations help prevent dangerous behavior once on the roads. To find out more, Weebot brings you all the news on eco-mobility.

    What is eco-mobility?

    Sustainable mobility refers to actions created to make travel more environmentally friendly and thus reduce their ecological impact. The main objectives of eco-mobility are:

    • Limit the use of the car.
    • Favor the use of public transport.
    • Use sustainable means of transportation to stay active and protect the environment.
    • Make EDPMs such as electric scooters available to change the habits of urban users.

    Promoting eco-mobility is one of Weebot’s main objectives. On our platform we are committed to offering you robust, quality and environmentally friendly means of transport in all circumstances.

    Rules to follow when riding

    When you ride in EDPM you must comply with certain rules:

    • You must drive carefully for your safety and that of others.
    • Driving while intoxicated is prohibited.
    • Driving EDMP is prohibited for children under 12 years of age.
    • You must not drive with more than one person in a vehicle.
    • It is prohibited to drive with your phone in your hand.
    • It is not recommended to use your headphones or earphones to hear what is happening around you.
    • It is advisable to insure your vehicle so that you are covered in the event of theft or accident.
    • It is prohibited to drive on a sidewalk.
    • You can park on the sidewalks as long as you do not disturb users.

    Please note that when you do not comply with these few regulations you risk being fined or having your electrically assisted vehicle confiscated.

    Possible sanctions you may face 

    By not respecting the regulations in force, you risk fines. This is why it is important to be up-to-date on eco-mobility news as users. Here are some penalties you may face: 

    • Non-compliance with traffic rules or transport of a passenger: 35 euros fine.
    • Failure to wear a retro-reflective vest: 35 euros fine.
    • Unauthorized driving on the sidewalk or unauthorized unblocking of your vehicle: 135 euros fine.
    • If you drive above the speed limits (25 km/h): 1500 euros fine.

    Fines may increase if you miss the payment deadline. Therefore, we recommend that you pay it as quickly as possible to avoid additional charges and possible seizure of your vehicle.

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    It is not always easy to find your way around and yet as an owner of an electric vehicle or simply curious, it is sometimes interesting to look into the latest eco-mobility news. Indeed, it is one of the means of transport of tomorrow whose use could multiply over time.

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