by croatiaweek
September 6, 2026
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(Photo: PU zagrebačka)
ZAGREB, 6 September 2026 (Croatia Week) – Croatian police have issued an important reminder to parents following a targeted traffic safety operation in Zagreb that uncovered 114 offences involving electric scooters and other personal transport vehicles.
Police officers carried out increased checks on 2 and 3 September, focusing on electric scooter, moped and motorcycle users, as well as other personal transport vehicles.
The operation was aimed primarily at protecting pedestrians and improving road safety in some of the city’s busiest areas.
Of the 114 offences recorded, the largest number involved riders failing to wear a protective helmet, with 94 violations registered.
Police also recorded four cases of improper movement and one offence involving the improper use of headphones.
A further 15 offences concerned uncategorised vehicles, with police temporarily seizing 15 electric scooters.
Particular attention during the operation was given to the technical characteristics of electric scooters.
The seized scooters were capable of speeds exceeding 25 km/h and had electric motors with power above 0.6 kW.
Under Croatia’s Road Traffic Safety Act, vehicles exceeding these limits cannot be classified as personal transport vehicles. They are instead considered uncategorised means of transport and are prohibited from being used on areas intended for vehicles and pedestrians.
Police have urged electric scooter users and other personal transport vehicle riders to comply with traffic regulations, adjust their speed to road and pedestrian-zone conditions and pay particular attention to the safety of vulnerable road users.
The Zagreb Police Department said traffic safety activities and checks would continue.
Important reminder for parents
Police have also highlighted a rule that is particularly relevant to families.
Under Croatia’s Road Traffic Safety Act, children under the age of 14 are not permitted to operate electric scooters or other personal transport vehicles.
The reminder comes as electric scooters have become increasingly common on Croatian streets and in urban areas, where interactions between scooters, pedestrians and other road users can create additional safety risks.