In order to confirm the safety of the "electric kickboard," which is widely used as an easy means of transportation, the first demonstration experiment in Japan that allows driving without wearing a helmet began on the 23rd in Tokyo.
An "electric kickboard" is a vehicle in which a person stands on a board with wheels and runs on a motor. Currently, it is regarded as a "motorcycle with a moped". Is required.
Until now, in order to verify safety and convenience, driving experiments have been conducted in bicycle lanes, etc., which are normally impassable.
On the 23rd, the first demonstration experiment in Japan, where you can drive without wearing a helmet, started on the metropolitan road in Shibuya Ward.
The "electric kickboard" is obliged to wear a helmet, but in this experiment, it was limited to vehicles rented by a nationally certified contractor, the speed was limited to 15 km / h, and the driving range was traffic volume. It means that you can drive without wearing a helmet only in some areas such as Shibuya Ward except for roads with many roads.
"Luup" in Tokyo, which provides a sharing service for "electric kickboards" that has begun demonstration experiments, will consider safety and convenience based on driving records and user opinions.
Daiki Okai, president of "Luup," said, "I think that safety verification will be greatly advanced in this demonstration experiment. I hope that many people will see it, ride it, and give their opinions on the pros and cons." I'm talking.
Another company is planning such a demonstration experiment, and it is planned to be conducted in Fukuoka City.