Scooter is not a toy: authorities want to send drivers of light electric transport to courses

On the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine May 18, 2026 registered a petition No.41/009894-26ep regarding the introduction of age limits, certification and mandatory driver courses for users of light electric transport with power up to 2000 W. This concerns electric scooters, unicycles, e-bikes, hoverboards and other similar devices. At the time of publication there were 92 days left to collect signatures.

The authors of the appeal emphasize that due to the rapid spread of micromobility and the lack of clear requirements for driver training on roads and sidewalks, the risk of traffic accidents is increasing. The petition states that current legislation already recognizes electric scooters as vehicles, but does not establish systematic training for users and strict age limits.

The appeal proposes to completely ban children under 14 years from riding light electric transport on public roads, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and boulevards. Children of that age would only be allowed to ride in courtyards, residential areas or on specially designated closed sites.

For users aged 14 years and older, it is proposed to introduce a short mandatory course on the Traffic Rules, and the rights and responsibilities of micromobility drivers. After training a person would receive a certificate. Without it, operating an electric scooter or other light electric transport on roads and cycling infrastructure is proposed to be prohibited. An exception could be holding a driver’s license of any higher category.

Separately, the petition authors want to oblige rental services to verify users’ ages through state digital tools, including through the “Diia” app. They also propose to penalize companies if they allow children under 14 years or people without the appropriate certificate to operate vehicles.

Another set of requirements concerns enforcement. The authors ask to strengthen oversight by the National Police of Ukraine and to provide a clear mechanism of parental or guardian responsibility if rules are violated by minors.

For Mykolaiv this issue is also relevant. Earlier on Bohoyavlenskyi Avenue patrol officers stopped two electric scooter riders who violated curfew and showed signs of drug intoxication. Administrative reports were drawn up against both under Part 1 of Article 130 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

Earlier, we wrote:

• Quadricycle — not a toy: 10-year-old driver hit and injured a man
• Morning collision on Bohoyavlenskyi: 73-year-old woman with injuries taken by ambulance
• “Under the influence” during curfew: on Bohoyavlenskyi police stopped a pair of e-scooter riders
• Scooter vs VAZ: in Mykolaiv a child was hit by a car
• “If our scooter suddenly ended up with you”: in Mykolaiv parents are urged to check whether their children have become thieves