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120kmph e-scooters: Experts warn against high-speed modifications, back stricter
lawNewspoint | Apr 16 2026 07:30:00 IST

The growing threat posed by high-speed electric scooter modifications has raised alarm among
road safety experts, with some devices reportedly capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 kmph.

According to Dr Mustafa Aldah, such extreme speeds significantly heighten the risk of severe
injuries and fatalities, particularly given the limited protective features of e-scooters.

Speaking about the dangers of modified devices, Dr Aldah emphasized that riders are highly
vulnerable because they lack essential safety mechanisms found in conventional vehicles.

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“E-scooters have absolutely no crumple zones, no roll bars, and nothing to protect the rider. Any
tiny event on the road can send the user crashing to the ground,” he said. “At high speeds, the
consequences can be fatal, especially if the rider is not wearing a helmet.”

He noted that while modern vehicles are designed with passenger safety cells and impact-
absorbing structures, e-scooters leave riders exposed to direct contact with the road or
surrounding objects. A collision with fixed infrastructure, such as a lamp post or concrete barrier,
could prove deadly at high speeds.

Dr Aldah stressed that speed remains the most critical factor in determining rider safety.

“The only way you can keep yourself safe is by traveling at a reasonable speed, one at which you
can react to hazards and survive a fall,” he explained. “Moving at speed without proper protection is
extremely dangerous.”

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