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> In the Netherlands those scooters are allowed on the pavement if their max speed is 5kph but this is a grey area if the law. Wrong. The law is quite clear on
by Freak_NL 7y ago
> In the Netherlands those scooters are allowed on the pavement if their max speed is 5kph but this is a grey area if the law.
Wrong. The law is quite clear on this. They are not allowed on public roads, unless they are RDW-approved. Those that are approved (like the Segway) are considered mopeds, require a moped-licence and the minimum age of 16, and are consequently forbidden from using the pavement.
Cf.: https://www.vraaghetdepolitie.nl/verkeer/overig-verkeer/mag-ik-met-mijn-elektrische-step-buiten-rijden.html https://www.vraaghetdepolitie.nl/verkeer/overig-verkeer/mag-...