A new draft law aimed at regulating the use of micro-electric transport has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The document proposes not only to legalize the status of electric scooter and unicycle users but also to significantly tighten liability for violating traffic rules.

Legalization and safety

The authors of the initiative emphasize that, despite the mass spread of gadgets for urban mobility, their use has not yet been clearly regulated at the legislative level. The explanatory note notes that the lack of unified rules regularly leads to traffic accidents.

The goal of the draft law is to create a legal framework that will allow modern means of transport to be safely integrated into the urban environment. Implementing the law will not require additional expenses from the state budget and will enter into force the day after its official publication.

Fines and liability

The document provides for a clear gradation of penalties for violators. According to current regulations, electric scooter drivers face a fine of 850 hryvnias for violating traffic rules. However, legislators propose reviewing the amount of fines for pedestrians, cyclists, and persons driving horse-drawn transport to increase discipline on the roads.

Special attention is paid to liability for dangerous violations:

  • Driving under the influence of alcohol is punishable by a fine of 17,000 hryvnias.
  • In case of a repeat violation, the fine amount increases to 34,000 hryvnias.
  • Causing moderate injuries threatens the violator with imprisonment for up to 3 years.
  • If a traffic violation leads to a person's death, the prison term may be up to 8 years.

Context and history of the issue

The text of the draft law was submitted to parliament on June 2, 2026. The issue of regulating electric transport has been discussed in Ukraine for several years. For example, as early as 2024, local authorities in Ivano-Frankivsk considered the possibility of restricting the use of scooters due to residents' complaints. At that time, options for limiting maximum speed and even a complete ban on the operation of devices were discussed.

At the same time, the legal position regarding cyclists has already been formed: they are recognized as full-fledged participants in road traffic and bear liability under Article 127 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The new draft law aims to bring the rules for electric scooter owners in line with these norms, creating a unified system of liability for all road users.