It is high season for the use of electric scooters. Here you will find an overview of the traffic rules that you must follow when riding an Electric scooter in Norway this summer.
Haven't you got the new rules from this spring?
Traffic rules during riding an electric scooter
You are considered a cyclist when you ride an electric scooter. This means you must comply regulations road traffic for cyclists.
Some important rules to keep in mind:
- You are obliged to give way to cars and cyclists on the right. This means that you shouldn't be a hindrance to those coming from the right. You who are going to yield should show it by slowing down or stopping. This rule does not apply when there are other signs, e.g. that you are on the right-of-way road.
– You are obliged to give way cars and other vehicles on the road while driving small electric vehicles in the pedestrian zone. This means you have to stop and wait until the lane is clear or cars have stopped before you can cross the pedestrian crossing.
– Cars will stop for you if you get off electric scooter and you will roll the scooter across the pedestrian zone.
- Stop at a red light while driving on the road.
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Watch all videos on how you should behave when using an electric scooter:
– Only allowed with one: https://youtu.be/hLJaT-4_Pcg
– Head injuries: https://youtu.be/kEB3AmHBZGc
- Parking: https://youtu.be/g-zvD0W-7Kg
– Intoxication: https://youtu.be/xABGzgqBpvE
. Important tips and rules:
– Follow the regulations when riding an electric scooter traffic road regulations applicable to cyclists. Recommended to wear helmet.
- In principle, you can drive on roads and bike paths as long as you follow the direction of travel and follow the signs.
- You can also navigate on footpaths and bike paths, and sidewalks as long as there aren't many pedestrians and other road users. On the sidewalk, you need to pay attention to pedestrians by adjusting your speed and keeping your distance.
- When you ride an Electric scooter, you are less visible than cars and therefore more prone to accidents. Don't take any chances!
- You may be fined (with a simplified fine) for breaking traffic regulations. If the offense is serious you may be reported.
Also on www.vegvesen.no/els rules and advice collected.
