Bosnia proposes new electric scooter regulations amid rising incidents

The growing popularity of electric scooters in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been accompanied by an increase in accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motor‑vehicle drivers. Because there is currently no legal framework, authorities lack clear powers to sanction unsafe behavior. A draft amendment to the national Road Traffic Safety Law was presented to introduce a definition for scooters, set a minimum riding age of 14, require helmets and reflective vests at night, limit speed to 25 km/h, forbid highway use and mandate lights and night‑time visibility equipment. Lawmakers say the changes aim to bring scooter safety in line with bicycles and address public concerns.

In Serbia, experts are evaluating whether electric cars are a practical option for modern families. Savings on fuel—estimated at €70‑100 per month for a typical 1,500 km‑per‑month drive—combined with lower maintenance costs are highlighted. Battery technology, particularly LFP cells, offers long life (over 3,000 charge cycles) and warranties up to eight years or 150,000 km. Most daily trips fall well within the 300‑500 km range of current models, while fast‑charging stations along major highways now enable weekend trips of 150 km without major inconvenience. The analysis suggests that, with home charging and expanding infrastructure, electric vehicles can meet most family mobility needs.