E-scooters: For teens, not a toy but a “licensed means of transport”

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1. E-scooters are now a means of transport rather than a plaything, and this article points out that accidents and traffic violations involving teenagers are increasing.
2. Sergeant An Hyeon-geun of the Songdo International City Police Substation said many accidents involve teenagers, and current law allows only those aged 16 or older with a licence to ride.
3. The article argues that families, schools, local governments, sharing companies and citizens should work together through education, attention and stronger age verification to build a safe culture of use.

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