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Belarus is set to introduce new traffic rules starting September 1, 2025, with the most significant changes affecting e-scooter owners and drivers looking to tint their car windows.
From September 1st, Belarusian e-scooter riders will be able to use their devices on bike paths at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. On sidewalks, the speed limit is 10 km/h, but the device must weigh 35 kg or less. Riders are also required to dismount when crossing roads to reduce accidents.
These changes aim to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce the high number of accidents (around 900 in two years) involving personal mobility devices and bicycles. The maximum design speed for these devices is set at 25 km/h, aligning their status legally with bicycles.
Heavy e-scooters weighing over 35 kg are now banned from sidewalks in Belarus. It's worth noting that these changes primarily focus on e-scooter owners, and cyclists are also subject to the same rules.
In a separate development, starting September 1st, Belarus is allowing drivers to tint their rear windows. However, the new rules do not specify any changes for drivers regarding the tinting of their car windows. This means that previously, tinting rear windows was prohibited in Belarus and could result in a fine. Some drivers have already tinted their car windows in anticipation of the change.
It's important to remember that the traffic police have reminded everyone that the current rules are still in effect until September 1, 2025, and violations can still result in penalties.
A recent case involving an individual who shared his self-tinted BMW on TikTok serves as a reminder of the importance of following traffic rules. The individual received a fine for driving with illegal tinting, but this incident is not directly related to the new changes in the Rules of the Road for e-scooters.
In conclusion, under Belarus's new rules valid from September 2025, e-scooters can be used on bike paths up to 25 km/h, on sidewalks up to 10 km/h but only if ≤35 kg, and riders must dismount when crossing roads. Additionally, drivers may tint their rear windows, but the rules regarding this change have not been clarified in the new rules.
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