Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan on Sunday morning 28 Adar 5777 approved the new policy of municipal inspectors enforcing new regulations governing the operation of electric bicycles and electric scooters. The municipal inspectors will be trained to enforce these new regulations.

The inspectors will be empowered to stop the violator, issue a fine, demand the operator identify himself, let the air out of the tires, and even confiscate the bicycle. Implementation of the new regulations will be gradual.

During the first two months, the campaign will concentrate on educating the public. Beginning with month three, warnings will be issued and only beginning the fourth month will inspectors move to the enforcement stage.

Erdan stated he has no doubt the actions of municipal inspectors will lead to saving lives as the number of electric bicycles on the road continues to increase by the day as does their involvement in accidents, some fatal.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)