Bosnia seeks to ban e‑scooters for under‑14s as Croatia tightens enforcement
The Bosnian Parliament will consider a fast‑track amendment to the traffic‑safety law that would forbid anyone under 14 from operating electric scooters, require helmets and reflective gear, limit speed to 25 km/h and set technical limits on motor power. Law‑makers cite a tragic June accident in Mostar where a teenager died after falling from a scooter, noting “If the boy had protective equipment, the fatal outcome would not have occurred.”
In Croatia, police have intensified checks on two‑wheel electric vehicles. Riders without helmets or using scooters that exceed 0.6 kW motor power have been fined and their devices seized in Zagreb and Biograd, with penalties ranging up to €260. The actions illustrate a broader regional push to curb unsafe riding.
Similar safety concerns are prompting measures elsewhere: a Serbian city council called for registration and education of e‑scooter users, while Hungary announced a 27 % rise in compulsory liability‑insurance premiums after a sharp increase in e‑roller injuries. The trend reflects growing regulatory pressure across the Balkans and Central Europe.