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Residents Recorded Pedestrian Infractions on Sidewalks - 65% Attributed to Skateboard Users

Traffic law enforcement in Yekaterinburg carried out operation 'Pedestrian, SIM', discovering 44 traffic infractions. The majority of these, 26, were committed by electric scooter drivers, while 6 were recorded against cyclists and 8 against pedestrians.

Residents Recorded Pedestrian Infractions on Sidewalks - 65% Attributed to Skateboard Users

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🚥 Traffic chaos, e-scooters at fault! 🚥

Guess who's been causing a ruckus on the roads of Yekaterinburg? Surprise, surprise, it's those zippy e-scooters! 🛵

You'd think they'd zoom around with caution, but no, they've been the leading culprits in traffic violations during a recent operation, "Pedestrian, SIM," according to the city's traffic police. Out of a total of 44 traffic transgressions, a whopping 65% were committed by none other than our beloved e-scooter riders! 🤯🚨

Cyclists and pedestrians didn't exactly skate by, piling on 6 and 8 violations, respectively. But it's those e-scooters that just won't stay between the lines!

  1. The GibDDD, Yekaterinburg's traffic police, reported a significant increase in traffic violations by e-scooter riders, accounting for 65% of the total 44 transgressions in the recent "Pedestrian, SIM" operation.
  2. The e-scooter industry seems to overlook the importance of traffic prevention, as these vehicles have become a leading cause of chaos on the city's roads.
  3. The public-transit system and cyclists reported a fewer number of violations compared to e-scooter riders, with only 6 and 8 infractions, respectively.
  4. The finance sector should consider implementing stricter regulations for the e-scooter industry to ensure safe and orderly transportation in the city.
  5. Sycheva, a city resident, lamented the increased presence of e-scooters, stating that they have significantly contributed to the traffic nuisance, particularly during rush hours.
  6. Auto-racing enthusiasts in Yekaterinburg might find solace in the fact that e-scooter racing isn't yet a popular sport, sparing the city from the potential danger of high-speed traffic violations.
In Yekaterinburg, 'Pedestrian, SIM' operation by traffic police led to the identification of 44 traffic offenses. Primary infractions were found amongst electric scooter drivers - 26, followed by cyclists and pedestrians - 6 and 8.

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