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According to GNR data, the increase in accidents associated with micromobility is largely due to accidents caused by improper riding on pavements and disregard for traffic signs.
Portugal’s GNR police has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in accidents involving electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles, after more than 1,900 crashes and 10 deaths were recorded The post Electric scooter accidents surge, leaving 10 dead in seven years appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The National Republican Guard (GNR) has recorded 1,900 public road accidents involving electric scooters over the last seven years, resulting in 10 deaths. Data released this Friday, March 13, shows a significant rise in micromobility-related accidents, with 72 incidents recorded between January 1 and February 28 of this year alone. The GNR notes that accidents remained stable until 2021 but surged to 547 in 2023 and peaked at 706 in 2024. The primary causes identified include riding on pavements, ignoring traffic signs, and failing to use safety equipment. The GNR reminds users that electric scooters are legally classified as bicycles and must adhere to the Highway Code, including prohibitions on pavement use and strict compliance with alcohol limits.
