Scooter usage rules

Введение

An electric scooter is a personal mobility device with no seat, 2–3 wheels, and a maximum speed of up to 25 km/h.

You may ride on the roadway only if you are over 18 and have a driver’s license.

Allowed:

On bike paths or bike lanes
On the right edge of the roadway (including bus lanes), in single file
On sidewalks, shoulders, or pedestrian paths at speeds up to 6 km/h, without endangering pedestrians

Required equipment and restrictions:

Helmet (when riding on the roadway)
Reflective element when riding at night

Free legal consultation service

LegalExpert.kz is a free, AI-powered online legal assistance service that helps citizens obtain initial legal guidance, step-by-step recommendations, links to legislation, and examples of case law. The service operates in Kazakh and Russian, is available 24/7, and is designed to increase the accessibility of legal aid in Kazakhstan.

Prohibited

Riding without holding the handlebars with at least one hand
Carrying passengers or cargo (unless specially equipped)
Turning left or making U-turns on roads with tram tracks or multiple lanes
Crossing intersections while riding — you must dismount and cross on foot

Penalties:

Fines from 3 to 5 MCI and up to 5 days of arrest. In serious cases, the scooter may be seized and placed in an impound lot.

A report regarding traffic violations committed by scooter riders can be submitted on the homepage of the website https://qamqor.gov.kz/ through the "Submit a report to the police" section, or by calling the police at 102.