A proposal to abolish the use of electric scooters in Cyprus is being prepared by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Transport Committee, Marinos Moushiouttas. Speaking to OffsiteNews, he stated that if municipalities and the police do not take concrete steps to enforce existing scooter regulations, he will move forward with a formal proposal for a ban.

The issue of personal mobility devices (scooters) will be examined today, Thursday, September 18, by the Parliamentary Transport Committee.

Mr. Moushiouttas highlighted that repeated concerns over scooter misuse have been raised with authorities, yet no substantial measures have been implemented to improve the situation. This, he stressed, has already led to accidents in the past.

According to the existing legal framework, scooter use in Cyprus requires:

• Speed limit capped at 20 km/h.
• Mandatory helmet and reflective vests at night.
• GPS tracking for route mapping and automatic lock if used on prohibited roads.
• Use only on roads with a 30 km/h speed limit and in bike lanes — not on highways, sidewalks, or squares, unless municipalities permit otherwise.
• Parking only in designated areas set by municipalities.
• Minimum user age of 14 years.
• Rental charge of €1, increasing up to €10 if parked outside designated zones.
• Limitation devices (“cut-offs”) installed on scooters.

Mr. Moushiouttas also stressed the need for stricter control over scooter imports, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

Additionally, the committee will discuss whether mandatory insurance should be introduced for scooter users, so that in the event of an accident, compensation would be possible. Currently, scooters are not classified as vehicles and therefore remain uninsured.

He further suggested a potential registration system to identify scooter drivers, as their anonymity complicates enforcement.

The Transport Committee Chairman clarified that if municipalities, police, and other stakeholders fail to comply with scooter legislation, he will give them until the end of October to act. If no progress is observed, he will submit a formal proposal to Parliament to abolish scooters, making their use illegal across Cyprus.