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Electric scooter safety concerns and youth trends in Poland

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Following a series of accidents in July and early August 2026 involving minors in Central and Eastern Europe, Polish authorities have intensified enforcement of electric scooter regulations. In late August, police reported several incidents of non-compliance. In Kurów, parents were fined 1,100 PLN each after two minors were caught riding without helmets or required documentation. In Zielona Góra, teenagers were caught performing dangerous maneuvers, including riding on a single wheel, with one individual reaching speeds of 79 km/h. These cases have been referred to family courts. Further enforcement occurred in Żagán, where a 14-year-old was intercepted speeding without permits; the teenager’s mother was fined, and the matter was referred to juvenile court. Authorities have clarified that children under 13 are prohibited from using electric scooters on public roads, while those aged 13 to 18 must possess a bicycle card or a valid driving license. Recent incidents continue to highlight these safety risks. On September 22, a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized in Zielona Góra after colliding with a Renault; police noted that in this city, 13 of 19 recorded scooter incidents since the start of 2026 involved the scooter operators as the responsible parties. In Straszyn, a 12-year-old girl wearing a helmet but lacking required permits was hospitalized after hitting a Kia at a pedestrian crossing. On September 8, 2026, a 15-year-old was also injured in Elbląg following a collision with a Volkswagen Golf. ~~In late September,~~ On September 29, 2026, a 14-year-old girl ~~on an electric scooter~~ was struck by an Audi in Kościerzyna during a live TVP Info broadcast. The collision, which occurred while a reporter was covering a separate fatal accident, was captured on camera. The impact caused the teenager to hit the windshield and roll across the roof before falling to the pavement.

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