Lithuania Plans to Confiscate E-Scooters from Violators
On July 3, a bill was introduced in the Lithuanian Seimas that would impose stricter penalties on owners of high-powered electric scooters and electric bicycles. Specifically, vehicles may be confiscated if they lack the required registration and insurance.
As stated in the draft law, such vehicles may even be confiscated from violators.
The bill’s sponsors note that some vehicles do not meet safety requirements, cannot be registered, and are not permitted to participate in road traffic. However, there are currently no legal consequences for using them on public roads.
“It should be noted that recently, vehicles have been appearing on the roads with increasing frequency that outwardly resemble electric micromobility devices or mopeds, but their power and/or speed exceed the specifications of such vehicles. These unregistered vehicles travel at high speeds on sidewalks and bike paths, posing a threat to pedestrians and child cyclists,” according to the explanatory note to the bill introduced by Deputy Algimantas Radvila.
Therefore, it is proposed to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses with a provision stipulating that driving an unregistered vehicle—which is similar in design to an electric scooter or moped— but does not meet the technical specifications established by law and cannot be classified as a micromobility device or a moped, a fine of 50 to 100 euros will be imposed.
For a repeat offense, the fine will range from 150 to 200 euros.
It is proposed that the law take effect on November 1, 2026.
In addition, amendments have been introduced in the Lithuanian Seimas that propose allowing not only the police but also authorized municipal employees to stop electric scooters, electric bicycles, and other micromobility vehicles. They will also be able to issue fines for violations.
“Currently, traffic control and the enforcement of administrative penalties against these road users are effectively carried out only by the police, whose capabilities are limited. As a result, a significant portion of violations goes unreported, and violators go unpunished,” note the bill’s sponsors, according to LRT.
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