Colombia issues 2027 e-bike and scooter circulation rules, safety limits

Colombia's Ministry of Transport has established new safety requirements, helmet mandates, maximum speeds, and restrictions for electric bicycles and scooters, effective 2027, including rules for access to public transit. The regulation formalizes a previously unregulated segment, creating compliance costs for users and manufacturers. Uncertainty remains over enforcement specifics and impact on urban mobility patterns.

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