The Croatian coastal city of Makarska is preparing new traffic rules that would ban the use of electric scooters in pedestrian zones, following growing concerns over safety and accidents involving riders.
Mayor Zoran Paunović announced that the city plans to include restrictions on electric scooters in a new traffic regulation that is expected to be prepared in the coming months and adopted by the end of the year.
The decision comes after increasing complaints about scooters being used on sidewalks and busy walking areas, especially during the summer tourist season when the number of pedestrians in the city increases significantly. Local officials say the goal is to protect pedestrians and make public spaces safer.
Authorities have also discussed introducing additional monitoring measures, including possible surveillance cameras, to help ensure that the new rules are respected.
The issue of electric scooter safety has become a growing concern in several Croatian coastal areas, with police recently carrying out increased controls and removing scooters from traffic due to violations.
Makarska, one of Croatia’s most popular Adriatic destinations, is now looking to find a balance between modern transportation options and protecting pedestrian areas used by both residents and thousands of tourists each year.
