The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation is initiating stricter regulations governing electronic scooter use, following reported incidents of accidents involving scooters primarily on roads of urbanized areas.
Following amendments to Article 20 of the Greek Traffic Code, individuals who own, or plan to acquire, Light Personal Electric Vehicles (LPEVs), must now comply with specific obligations which cover aspects such as speed limits, road behavior and parking restrictions among others. Non-compliance may result in hefty fines.
These changes, sources report, are to be introduced due to the fact that numerous accidents involving electronic scooters have been recorded, often attributed to drivers lacking proper training and road awareness.
The guidelines that drivers are obliged to comply with are the following:
Speed Limit: The maximum speed allowed is 25 km/h.
Road Restrictions: Use on roads with speed limits above 50 km/h (such as highways and major avenues) is prohibited.
Headphones and Mobile Devices: Usage of headphones or mobile phones is forbidden unless operated in hands-free mode.
Passenger Transport: Carrying a second person on a scooter is not allowed.
Helmet Requirement: Helmets are mandatory for vehicles operating between 7–25 km/h.
Bike Lanes: Scooters should prioritize bike lanes where available. Otherwise, they must stay on the far-right side of the road.
Pedestrian Areas: Drivers must adjust their speed to match pedestrian flow and yield priority to pedestrians.
Parking Restrictions: Municipalities can designate special parking areas for LPEVs.
These measures aim to promote safety and integrate electric scooters responsibly into the traffic ecosystem.
