Covajon sets rules for scooters

With the judge’s approval, the town of Covajon has made a licence compulsory for anyone riding a scooter in the town.

The licence is obtained through an online multiple-choice exam. It is completely free if you pass first time. If the candidate has to retake the exam, they pay a fee to the local administration.

The aim is to improve road safety when scooters are used, and to make sure riders know the traffic rules. Most of them are underage and hold no driving licence.

The rules were brought in after a rise in accidents involving this kind of vehicle between 2020 and 2021. From January to October 2020 there were 23 accidents, and 69 in the same period of 2021.