The study found that out of 66,158 road users, 2.833 committed red light violations. It revealed that, although e-scooter riders were the smallest group (338), they were more likely to ignore red lights, with more than 14% of them committing infractions. In comparison, about 8% of pedestrians and nearly 8% of cyclists also violated red lights. Car drivers complied with the stop signal most frequently, with nearly 2% committing violations.
Using advanced AI cameras to anonymously record traffic violations on a working day between 7 and 11 am, the study also showed that 90% of the offenses caused by e-scooters were “qualified violations”, meaning the riders entered the intersection well after the light had turned red.
These results highlight the need for a stronger focus on improving road safety awareness and encouraging responsible behaviour among e-scooter users, who are particularly vulnerable due to the nature of their vehicles. Many e-scooter riders rely on rental services, where time-based pricing can incentivise faster, riskier riding.
With the increasing popularity of e-scooters in cities, the study’s findings also serve as a stark reminder of the impact such violations can have on the safety of all road users in dense urban areas.
“As e-scooters become a more common mobility solution in cities, safety must be a shared priority,” said Stefan Gerwens, Head of Traffic at ADAC. “This means for users to respect traffic rules but also to ensure that traffic rules are being followed. Traffic light speed cameras and targeted traffic light checks by the police could help to improve the situation. It is important to raise awareness to reduce crashes.”
FIA Community’s Commitment to Ensure Safety for All Road Users
The FIA is committed to working alongside ADAC and its other Members Clubs to foster public-private partnerships and a safe mobility culture that includes responsible e-scooter usage, proper safety equipment, and respect for traffic regulations.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem commented, “Promoting both responsible riding behaviour and the use of high quality helmets is critical to protecting e-scooter users and all road users. Only through collective efforts — across public and private sectors — we can ensure that new urban mobility options are safer, more sustainable, and accessible for all.”
This commitment builds on years of work in micromobility safety, from the Expert Study released by FIA Region I, which provided valuable insights into improving safety of urban mobility solutions, to concrete actions from our Clubs on the ground. Latest few examples include Magyar Autoklub (MAK)’s Stress-Free Mobility Project, which enhances safe mobility practices, the collaboration between the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) to promote e-scooter safety and awareness in Australia, and the Auto-Moto Association of Macedonia (AMSM)’s CycleRAP assessment, which evaluates cycling infrastructure to improve road safety.
These initiatives exemplify the strength of the FIA community’s dedication to fostering safer, more sustainable and accessible urban mobility worldwide.
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