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In recent days, a video shared by an concerned resident of Volkovysk on TikTok has sparked a heated debate among Belarusians about the safety of children using electric scooters. The video, which has garnered over 700,000 views and received over 4,000 comments, highlights the potential dangers of these vehicles and calls for parents to take responsibility.
The video features a woman sharing an incident where a child nearly got hit by her car while riding an electric scooter in a courtyard. She also suggests that if she had called the traffic police, the parents could have received a fine, as there's a camera on every house. The woman expresses her concern about the safety of children riding electric scooters and suggests that parents should explain to their children where and at what speed they should ride them.
In the comments, many Belarusians have voiced their support for the woman's concerns. Some have suggested introducing strict measures such as banning children under 18 from riding electric scooters or requiring licenses for them. One user even suggested making it a strict law that children can only ride electric scooters at 18 years old, receiving over 6,000 likes.
However, the current legal age restrictions or proposed regulations for children riding electric scooters in Belarus are not clear. While research indicates that other countries set minimum ages at around 16 years for e-scooter riders, no specific information on Belarus can be confirmed from the data provided. To get accurate details, consulting local Belarusian traffic or transportation authorities or official government publications would be necessary.
In the video, the author also mentions Charter97.org for support and provides donation account details for those who wish to contribute. The author's social media channels are also mentioned.
As the debate continues, it is clear that many Belarusians are concerned about the safety of children using electric scooters and are calling for stricter regulations to be put in place. Some have even suggested that electric scooters should be banned altogether. Only time will tell what action will be taken to ensure the safety of Belarusian children.
- The concerned resident's video on TikTok, discussing the safety concerns of children using electric scooters in home-and-garden settings, has prompted discussions about changing the lifestyle of parents and children related to electric scooter usage.
- As the debate about electric scooter safety for children in Belarus continues, suggestions for stricter home-and-garden regulations include banning children under 18 from using electric scooters or even enforcing a law requiring parents to wait until their children reach 18 years old before they can ride them.
