In addition to conventional electric scooters, there are also various electric scooters on the street. The local standard of Jiangsu Province "Electric Scooter Safety Technical Specifications" is in the publicity stage. The relevant regulations will affect the riders of electric scooters. What effect?
"Lightweight" electric scooters are even faster than the "New National Standard"
The publicity period of the Jiangsu Provincial Local Standard "Electric Scooter Safety Technical Specifications" is until September 30. The specifications set clear specifications for the horn device, locking device, and short circuit protection of electric scooters. Among them, the standard proposes to stipulate that the maximum speed should not exceed 25 kilometers per hour, which exceeds the speed limit of 15 kilometers per hour for electric bicycles in Jiangsu Province.
So, how fast can these electric scooters, which are known as "traffic artifacts", ride? After consulting with many businesses, the reporter learned that some electric scooters have a speed of about 20KM/H, some are faster than the current new national standard, reaching 40KM/H, and some can even be modified.
However, a merchant also reminded that the modification may have safety hazards, such as excessive current, which may cause the controller and motor to burn out.
On behalf of the driver: the safety of electric scooters cannot be guaranteed
Because of its light and foldable characteristics, the driver is the largest user group of electric scooters. A driver told reporters that his electric scooter has been modified and its endurance has been improved. Lifting the idling, the speed indicated by the tachometer reached 40KM/H.
However, there are still many on-demand drivers who no longer use electric scooters. A driver on behalf of the driver said that the safety of the scooter cannot be guaranteed. Once the vehicle is fast and prone to accidents, he will fall many times, and the quality of the car is not very good. He usually needs to change one after a few months. Vehicles.
The reporter visited a number of offline physical stores and learned that at present, almost no electric scooters are sold in the store. If you want to see the actual products, you need to book first, and the overall sales are average.
Traffic control department: Electric scooters are not a means of transportation and are strictly prohibited on the road
Electric scooters have no pedals and are not suitable for the "New National Standard." So, can it drive on the road? Some businesses claim that there are no clear regulations in the country and they can be used normally, and some businesses have reminded them.
According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law", non-motor vehicles that are allowed on the road have technical safety standards in terms of dimensions, quality, brakes, etc. Electric scooters do not meet the standards, are not vehicles, and cannot be registered.
Therefore, electric scooters are not allowed to drive on public roads, and can only be used inside communities, parks or some closed roads, including skateboards, skates, and Internet celebrity balance bikes.
It is understood that, in order to regulate the technical requirements of electric scooters, Jiangsu plans to issue a local standard "Electric Scooter Safety Technical Specifications", which, in addition to the 25KM/H speed limit, also includes a horn device, safety locks and Contents such as protective devices such as fuses. At present, the "Code" is in the publicity stage.
