SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE ON THE SAFE USE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance shall be to contribute to the improvement of the safe of use of personal mobility devices by prescribing matters necessary to settle personal mobility devices as a safe and useful means of transportation.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The term "personal mobility devices" refers to a motorcycle, which weighs less than 30 kilograms, equipped with a motor that cuts out when the device reaches at or above a speed of 25 kilometers per hour, among motorcycles under subparagraph 19(B) of Article 2 of the Road Traffic Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), as prescribed by subparagraph 19-2 of Article 2 of the Act. <Amended on Jan. 7, 2021>
Article 3 (Duties of the Mayor)
(1) The Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall endeavor to promote the safety and convenience of users of personal mobility devices and prepare policies to improve conditions of use of personal mobility devices.
Article 4 (Formulation, Enforcement, etc. of a Plan for Safe Use of Personal Mobility Devices)
(1) A plan for safe use of personal mobility devices containing the following shall be formulated and enforced to promote the safe use of personal mobility devices by citizens:
Article 5 (Promotion of Programs, etc.)
(1) The Mayor may promote a program to create a safe use environment of personal mobility devices.
Article 6 (Enforcement of Pilot Programs)
(1) Where it is recognized as necessary for safe use of personal mobility devices, the Mayor may conduct pilot programs, such as the creation of pilot districts in Seoul Metropolitan City.
Article 7 (Preparation of Guidelines)
The Mayor may prepare and use guidelines containing plans for safe management of personal mobility devices in order to create a safe use environment of the personal mobility devices.
Article 8 (Surveys)
Where it is necessary for the promotion of matters under Articles 4 through 7, the Mayor may conduct surveys on use and safety accidents of personal mobility devices.
Article 9 (Safety Education, etc.)
(1) The Mayor shall endeavor to diffuse a safe mobility culture for the prevention of safety accidents by educating and promoting the following as regards safe use of personal mobility devices:
Article 10 (Financial Support, etc.)
(1) The Mayor shall endeavor to prepare financial measures required to enforce the policies under Article 3.
Article 11 (Building of Cooperation System)
The Mayor shall build a cooperation system with the central government, districts, corporations, institutions, etc. in order to create an environment for safe use of personal mobility devices.
Article 12 (Enforcement Rules)
Matters required to enforce this Ordinance shall be prescribed as rules.
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