Following the reports in the media about the prohibition in the Netherlands of the electric scooters and the explanation of the association of insurers that one can get into trouble in case of an accident by using a means of transport prohibited by law, the Minister tweeted with some explanation. going out.

Before vehicles are allowed on public roads, they must be allowed on the basis of European or national regulations. This also applies to an electric scooter. Not all electric scooters are allowed in the Netherlands. Therefore, when purchasing such a scooter, pay attention to whether you can drive it on public roads. This way you will not be faced with unpleasant surprises.

When can you take the electric scooter on the road?

You are allowed on the road with an electric scooter if this scooter has been designated as a special moped by the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management and is permitted on the road by the Minister. A manufacturer can submit an application for authorization to the Ministry. If the application meets all the conditions, the Ministry will then ask the RDW to assess the vehicle and the manufacturer. The RDW advises the minister on this, after which the minister decides whether the vehicle is allowed on the road.

Which special mopeds are allowed on the road in the Netherlands?

Why is a certain scooter allowed abroad and not in the Netherlands?

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A special moped is an (innovative) light and slow vehicle with specific features (eg the absence of a saddle), making it not a regular moped. Therefore, they cannot be admitted within the European regulations applicable to mopeds. This type of vehicles is therefore allowed in the Netherlands under the admission rules for special mopeds. These rules are national and can therefore differ per country.

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