Yakutsk residents face potential fines of up to 30,000 rubles for violating electricity usage rules.
In Yakutsk, Russia, individuals riding an electric scooter with more than one passenger face a fine ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles, according to city authorities. Since the commencement of the season on May 11, a total of 128 fines have been issued, with 475 users being blocked, as of May 28.
The fines are issued by representatives of kicksharing companies stationed across the city. Citizens can also report such violations via a public chat, an alternative method for enforcing the rules.
For non-compliance with other regulations, fines are levied as follows: improper parking attracts a penalty of 500 rubles, failure to yield at crossings incurs a fine of 1,000 rubles, and handing over the scooter to a minor by an adult results in a fine of 30,000 rubles. Remember, all fines are automatically recorded and deducted from the user’s account.
Individuals who wish to report violations may utilize the Telegram bot, samokat_ru_bot, providing the incident's location, time, and a relevant photograph or video.
The city is expected to host its first "Driving School" for electric scooter users on June 7. During this event, participants will navigate a road environment and take a test on the correct usage of the scooter without prompts. The venue for the "Driving School" will be announced separately.
While Russian national legislative proposals have included speed limits and other restrictions for electric scooters in cities, these have yet to pass into law or gain government support as of May 2025. Consequently, although there are ongoing debates about e-scooter regulations, the lack of formal regulatory frameworks in Yakutsk may mean that local authorities have not published extensive regulations for electric scooters or associated fines or reporting methods. To access the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult local Yakutsk government resources or law enforcement agencies.
- In the midst of debates about regulations, electric scooter companies in Yakutsk are issuing fines for various violations, such as exceeding the one-passenger limit (ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles) and failure to adhere to parking or yielding rules (500 or 1,000 rubles respectively).
- Concurrently in the transportation industry, financial institutions like banks may have regulations and policies concerning loans or investments related to the automotive sector, including the production of electric scooters and other vehicles, which individuals interested in this field might need to consider when planning their financial strategy.
