The accident rate linked to electric scooters is rising. In Sweden there is neither an age limit nor a blood alcohol limit - but now it is time to take inspiration from the Nordic neighbouring countries, according to the government. In Sweden, it is obvious that the legislation has not kept up, says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD).
Swedish politicsGravel reduces slipperiness in winter - but can cause accidents in spring. The risk of accidents increases for both cyclists and pedestrians in March and April, according to Anna Niska, a researcher at VTI. It's a bit like a ball-bearing effect, she says.
SwedenSwedish 15-year-olds will be allowed to drive epa-tractors at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour. This can lead to fewer hazardous overtakings – but also entails more risks, according to both the traffic association NTF and the research institute VTI.
SwedenAccidents with electric scooters have increased sharply in recent years. A quarter of all those injured in accidents are children and young people under 18 years old, new statistics show.
SwedenMany have probably had to get used to when an electric car suddenly pops up without warning. That electric cars are quiet can be pleasant – but a new study reveals alarming accident statistics. Pedestrians in urban environments are at highest risk.
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