News / Lithium battery-powered scooters – entrepreneurs must play by the rules

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The appearance of new lithium battery-powered scooters on city streets around the world has focused attention on safety.

All the column inches centre on the danger posed to pedestrians and other road users by these new machines hurtling around at 25-35 kph (about 15-20 mph).

However, moving the scooters also presents a range of challenges to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers, as they fall within the scope of dangerous goods regulations, if transported with a battery.

Once again, consignors are faced with navigating ...