In Kazakhstan, significant changes are being made to the rules regarding the operation of mopeds and electric scooters. The Mazhilis is currently reviewing a corresponding bill to determine whether there will be mandatory state registration for mopeds and electric scooters, including those with speeds exceeding 25 km/h. The amendments aim to classify various two-wheeled (and even three-wheeled) vehicles with electric motors as mopeds and remove the clause regarding maximum design speed.
While the new rules have not yet come into force and the bill is still under discussion, the likelihood of it passing is high. The proposed changes will require all mopeds and speedy electric scooters to comply with regulations, ensuring road safety and regulating the use of these vehicles in Kazakhstan. This move is seen as a significant step forward in providing legal definitions and regulations for mopeds and electric scooters in the country.
The bill also seeks to clarify the legal status of powerful electric scooters exceeding 25 km/h, requiring them to be registered and subject to the same regulations as mopeds. This initiative aims to eliminate ambiguity and ensure that all motorized vehicles on the road adhere to the same set of rules. The enforcement and impact of these new regulations on the use of electric scooters and mopeds in Kazakhstan will be closely observed as the country progresses towards enhancing road safety and regulating the use of alternative modes of transport.
