RETRACTED: Positive and negative aspects of using personal mobility devices on the road network

Yung, Anastasia; Shevtsova, Anastasia; Buchkova, Christina · 2024 · Crossref

DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202454908006

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This paper examines the positive and negative impacts of personal mobility devices (PMDs), such as electric scooters, skateboards, and unicycles, on road networks in the Russian Federation between 2018 and 2023. The study was motivated by the rapid proliferation of these devices, which offer advantages like environmental friendliness, time savings, and ease of parking, but simultaneously pose significant safety risks due to their speed and lack of protective infrastructure. The authors aimed to identify legislative and operational problems associated with PMD usage, particularly following regulatory amendments effective March 1, 2023, which reclassified PMD users from pedestrians to vehicle operators. The methodology involved analyzing traffic accident statistics from the Scientific Research Center for Road Traffic Safety to quantify incidents involving PMDs. The authors categorized the benefits and drawbacks of PMD usage, highlighting advantages such as reduced traffic intensity and physical activity against negatives including high accident rates, injury risks, lack of safe infrastructure, poor driving etiquette, and seasonality. The study also reviewed legislative frameworks, comparing Russian regulations with German models that require registration and impose stricter speed limits. Key findings reveal a sharp increase in PMD-related accidents. In 2023, there were 2,647 accidents involving PMDs, a 181.3% increase from 941 accidents in 2022. This surge resulted in 2,723 injuries (a 178.9% increase) and 31 deaths (a 63.2% increase). Analysis of violations showed that 25% of incidents involved PMD users moving along the roadway, while 33% were attributed to other violations. For drivers of motor vehicles, 27% of accidents were caused by violations regarding vehicle positioning. The study identified critical legislative gaps in Russia, including the absence of mandatory PMD registration, lack of unique identification marks for devices, and insufficient enforcement mechanisms despite the 2023 legal reclassification. The authors conclude that while PMDs provide efficient urban mobility, their current integration into road networks is unsafe. They recommend a balanced approach involving strict regulatory measures, mandatory user education, improved infrastructure such as dedicated lanes, and increased public awareness. The paper suggests that adopting registration systems similar to those in Germany and enforcing safety precautions, such as helmet use, are essential to mitigate risks. Ultimately, the study argues that only through comprehensive regulatory and infrastructural improvements can the benefits of PMDs be realized without compromising road safety for all users.

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