One solution to many mobility problems was the emergence of electric scooters, but now they are prevalent, and this represents a new challenge, especially for authorities. Therefore, new legislation is being sought in Guadalajara to regulate these types of vehicles.
Faced with the increase in the use of electric scooters in the city, Movimiento Ciudadano representatives Alejandra Giadans and Mónica Magaña are promoting reforms to the State Mobility, Road Safety, and Transportation Law. The amendments seek to regulate these vehicles, limit their speed, and implement measures such as the “Saving Lives” operation in case of violations.
The objective, they stated, is to guarantee road safety, legal certainty, and promote safe active mobility, without resorting to financial penalties or prohibitions. Among the proposed changes is the classification of electric scooters as “personal mobility vehicles” with low-power or non-motorized engines.
What does the law propose?
Bicycles will be allowed on bike paths, provided they do not exceed 25 kilometers per hour, and on roads with two or more lanes.
They must ride in the first lane on the right.
They may ride on public transportation.
They must park in safe areas.
They must have the right of way over motorized vehicles.
They must use existing bicycle infrastructure.
It is prohibited to ride on sidewalks, bridges, slopes, expressways, or in the wrong direction.
They are prohibited from traveling with companions or using cell phones while driving.
An additional development is that if a user exceeds 25 km/h, they may be subject to testing under the “Saving Lives” operation; if the result is positive, they will be referred to the CURVA (Curve).
Mobility specialist Rafael González Bravo considered limiting speeds and restricting use on sidewalks to be positive, but warned that there is no clear record of how many electric scooters are sold or who uses them. “They are sold without control, even to minors,” he said, proposing greater regulation at points of sale and enforcement of regulations.
Source: informador
