Mobility scooters in The Hague angry about speed limit: ‘A ridiculous plan’ | Inland

Users are particularly displeased with the decision because new mobility scooters are only allowed to travel at half the original speed, while existing vehicles can still reach higher speeds. The protesting scooters therefore drove to The Hague city hall to protest against the new rules. Armed with protest signs showing a line through the number eight.

Various parties have submitted a proposal that should force the Commission to apply customization. Several councilors were present to show support for the protesters. The SP speaks of an incomprehensible decision.

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The mobility scooters find it disappointing that it will take them longer to get to an appointment. ,,My son lives in Loosduinen. Normally I am on the road for half an hour, but due to the new introduction that will soon be double,” says a scooter to Omroep West. They also fear that the new measure will lead to dangerous situations on the bicycle path, since they will usually drive more slowly than cyclists and e-bikes.

Dick Reuselaars got his scooter from the municipality and speaks to Omroep West about a ridiculous plan. ,,We are among the e-bikers that pass you at 40 kilometers per hour. That is allowed without a helmet,” said an indignant Reuselaars.

The municipality emphasizes that this is a pilot. The trial will be evaluated at the end of this year. The idea is that the speed reduction should counteract dangerous situations. Lesley Arp, party leader of the SP, wonders whether the measure will actually help against dangerous situations. “You will always have people who have appointments outside the neighbourhood. They then go on the bike path and that leads to a lot of annoyance,” he tells the local broadcaster.

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