Electric Mobility Devices (EMDs) are banned on roads
Using EMDs (for example: electric scooters, electric unicycles, electric hoverboards, electric skateboards, electric bicycles, etc.) on carriageways, footpaths or cycle tracks may commit an offence under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374), its subsidiary legislation and other relevant legislation.
Beware on electrical safety of EMDs
The quality of batteries in EMDs varies. The batteries may leak or overheat, particularly during charging, which may cause fire.
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Relevant Publications
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Road Safety Bulletin | Leaflet on EMDs ban | Leaflet on Trial of Shared EMDs |
Useful Link
Legislative Council Panel on Transport Paper on "Review on the use of EMDs in Hong Kong"