Miklós Herpy

Miklós Herpy is a transportation expert who has recently been in the news for providing insights on new traffic regulations in Slovakia that will take effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations specifically address the speed limits for electric scooters and self-balancing vehicles on sidewalks, capping their speed at 6 km/h to enhance pedestrian safety. Herpy emphasized that these rules are designed to clarify legal ambiguities surrounding pedestrian rights and ensure that the increasing number of accidents involving scooters and pedestrians is mitigated. His commentary highlights the differences in regulations between Slovakia and Hungary, where specific rules for electric scooters are still pending.