On October 3, 2025, extensive police checks in Belgium targeted speeding e-scooters. Authorities seized multiple illegal scooters during the operation, highlighting concerns over their compliance with regulations.
Police checks on e-scooters
The police conducted widespread inspections for excessively fast e-scooters. Reports indicate that the best measuring equipment on the market is not permitted for their use. In these checks, police seized a total of eight electric scooters in Hasselt.
During similar operations in Leuven, authorities confiscated more speeding e-scooters. The measures show law enforcement’s commitment to addressing illegal scooters on the streets.
Regulatory compliance concerns
Officials noted that the seized scooters did not have approved specifications. Additionally, it was reported that some scooters had not been homologated, raising questions about their safety on public roads. These actions indicate a growing focus on ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.
