Differences in the maximum speed limits of electric scooters in different countries

Differences in the maximum speed limits of electric scooters in different countries
As a convenient personal mobility tool, electric scooters have received increasing attention worldwide. However, different countries have different regulations on the maximum speed limits of electric scooters, which reflect the different considerations of electric scooter safety and road management in different countries. The following are the specific requirements of some countries and regions for the maximum speed limits of electric scooters:

1. Germany
According to the German eKFV regulations, the maximum design speed of electric scooters shall not exceed 20 kilometers per hour. This regulation is intended to ensure the safe driving of electric scooters on public roads.

2. China
The Jiangsu Provincial Local Standard "Electric Scooter Safety Technical Specifications" stipulates that the maximum speed of electric scooters should not exceed 25 kilometers per hour. This shows China's regulations on the speed of electric scooters at the local level.

3. Japan
The National Police Agency of Japan announced that from July, Japanese electric scooter users will no longer need a driver's license, but minors under the age of 16 will be prohibited from riding electric scooters. The new regulations apply to scooters with a maximum speed of 20 kilometers per hour, and riders must abide by the same traffic rules as bicycles

4. European countries
European countries have different regulatory policies for electric scooters. For example, the maximum speed limit for electric scooters in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, Finland, and Belgium is 25 km/h. In France, the maximum speed limit for electric scooters is 20 km/h, and may be reduced to 8 km/h in some areas

5. Ireland
Ireland will introduce new regulations to limit the maximum speed of electric scooters to 20 km/h and prohibit their use on sidewalks or highways

6. United States
In the United States, electric scooters and electric bicycles are generally limited to less than 20 miles/h (about 32 km/h). Specific regulations may vary from state to state.

7. United Kingdom
London, UK, began a pilot program for shared electric scooters in June 2021, with a speed limit of 20 km/h

Conclusion
From the regulations of different countries and regions mentioned above, it can be seen that the maximum speed limit of electric scooters varies significantly in different regions. These differences not only reflect the different considerations of electric scooter safety in various places, but also reflect different strategies for traffic management and urban planning. With the popularization of electric scooters, countries and regions may further adjust and improve relevant regulations according to actual conditions to ensure road safety and smooth traffic.