Kerala mulls bringing ‘non-motorised’ electric two-wheelers under RTO rules, says Transport Minister
The Kerala government is considering bringing low-speed electric two-wheelers under standard Motor Vehicles Act regulations. This move aims to address safety concerns and insurance gaps caused by the current classification of these vehicles as non-motorized.
Why it matters
It highlights the regulatory challenges governments face as the adoption of low-speed electric vehicles outpaces existing safety and insurance frameworks.
The government is examining the possibility of utilising those provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act under which State governments can amend traffic rules so that electric vehicles which are currently categorised as “non-motorised vehicles” are not exempted from the regular traffic rules in the State, Transport Minister C.P. John said in the Assembly on Monday.
The article reports on government policy deliberations and legislative motions without taking a stance on the efficacy of the proposed regulations.
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