In New York, going to legalize hoverboards

While the use of electronic scooters in New York is considered illegal. But some members of the City Council believe that the situation needs to be changed.

They argue that the devices differ little from ordinary skateboards and offer to prescribe the rules for when and where these devices can be used. “The New York police have so much work to do. The last thing the cops have to do is catch small children astride hoverboards, ”said city council member Andy King.

Until the law is passed, the drivers of hoverboards face fines of up to 200 dollars. By the way, merchants celebrate the special popularity of scooters: this Christmas, tens of thousands of these devices were sold.

Lawmakers are hoping to change the rules, but some New Yorkers do not want to see hoverboards on the sidewalks, and so busy.

"Absolutely not. They're really annoying,” one woman said.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said that the streets are so crowded with pedestrians that there is no room for hoverboards.

Currently, Amazon has banned the sale of most hoverboard brands on its website.

About the insecurity of the modern gadget reports Consumer Commodity Security Commission. She is now investigating the burning of 22 hoverboards in 17 states.

The bill may be considered by the legislature in 2016 year. However, it is possible that gadgets will only be allowed to be used in parks and on sidewalks.

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