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Brace yourself, e-scooter riders in Kazakhstan! A brand-new penalty system is in effect as of June 14, primarily striking Almaty residents first, with fines for improperly parked e-scooters escalating with each infraction (Liter.kz via Almaty.official). Here's a lowdown on what to expect.
First offense: a warning or a 100 tenge fine.
Second offense: a hefty 1,000 tenge fine.
Third offense: a whopping 3,000 tenge fine.
Fourth offense and beyond: a steep 10,000 tenge fine.
Jet company representatives revealed this latest development, with Almaty being the initial city to experience the penalty system. Soon, Astana and Shymkent will follow suit.
Now, what else might land you a ticket? Here are some additional offenses:
- Riding double on one e-scooter.
- Driving under the influence.
- Ignoring traffic rules (such as lacking a license and helmet, or riding on the roadway).
As a quick recap, official e-scooter guidelines have been in force in Kazakhstan since last year. Users must:
- Stay on the bike lane or the right side of the roadway.
- Own a driver's license, helmet, and reflective clothing (if it's dark).
- Maintain a speed of no more than 6 km/h on the sidewalk.
- Refrain from transporting passengers.
- Avoid intersections.
- Never let go of the handlebars while moving.
Serious violations could result in fines ranging from 10,000 to 17,000 tenge, and striking a pedestrian could even warrant an administrative arrest.
With fines for vehicle-related offenses already in place in Kazakhstan's neighbor, Kyrgyzstan, one might wonder if similar regulations will apply to e-scooters in Kazakhstan. Unfortunately, specific fines for e-scooter offenses in Kazakhstan haven't been disclosed as of now. To stay informed, keep an eye on local government announcements and official news sources for updates.
In light of the new penalty system, fines for misbehavior in industries such as transportation involving e-scooters in cities like Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent could reach up to 10,000 tenge for fourth offenses and beyond. Additionally, violations in finance, such as riding double on one e-scooter, driving under the influence, or ignoring traffic rules, can also lead to substantial fines in Kazakhstan.
