Overview
- Acting transport official Nikolai Cherednichenko told the Federation Council the ministry does not currently see a need for mandatory licenses for individual mobility device users.
- He said the ministry supports additional regulation and expects finalized traffic rules for SIM by spring 2026.
- The ministry proposes raising the minimum age to ride on public roads from 14 to 16, with no such limit in parks and recreation areas.
- According to TASS, a September 2025 roadmap agreed with the Interior Ministry envisions registration for all SIM, including private and rental fleets.
- Earlier, in March 2025, the ministry prepared draft traffic rule changes to classify SIM users as drivers with corresponding duties and liability.