US EditionFinland Enacts Strict Regulations on E-Scooter Use
- On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Finland banned children under 15 from riding electric scooters and required rental companies to obtain municipal licenses.
- The new rules follow parliamentary approval last month amid rising scooter popularity and safety concerns, aligning with Europe's broader e-scooter regulatory trend.
- Finland introduced a 25 kph speed limit, banned riding under drug or alcohol influence, and empowered police to check riders' age and alcohol levels.
- Authorities report about 1,600 serious injuries related to e-scooters annually and six deaths over the past five years. Transport Minister Lulu Ranne described the issue as having spiraled out of control and emphasized the need to bring it back under control.
- The legislation aims to improve safety for riders and others, with fines for companies violating age limits and potential parental liability for underage riders.
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Finland Enacts Strict Regulations on E-Scooter Use
Finland has implemented new regulations banning children under 15 from using electric scooters and requiring municipal licenses for rental companies. This is part of wider e-scooter regulations across Europe. The measures aim to enhance safety and include blood alcohol limits and speed restrictions.
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Electric Scooters | Scooters Will Be Banned From Tuesday for Those Under 15 and Those Who Are Drunk.
Enforcing the age limit requires cooperation with service providers, the police and parents, says Voi's Country Director Max Thelen.
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