The bill, titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding Road Safety," includes a number of significant measures; however, during today's session, the deputies mainly focused on issues related to mopeds.
Currently, scooters used on the roads do not require registration, as their technical specifications—engine capacity and power—do not meet existing standards. This allows citizens to freely purchase and use such vehicles without any formalities.
The need for amendments is explained by the fact that the number of mopeds in Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased in recent years, which, in turn, has led to an increase in the number of road traffic accidents involving them.
According to Azenbek Kozukeev, head of the Main Department for Road Safety, last year there were 1,015 registered traffic accidents involving scooters, resulting in 39 fatalities.
He stated that the number of such incidents is increasing every year. For example, in just two months of the current year, there were 25 traffic accidents involving scooters, in which two people died.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed introducing a transitional period for the legalization of mopeds, as they were previously not subject to registration. However, his initiative did not receive support.
“For example, if my moped is stolen, and someone else registers it? What should a person do if they have no documents for accounting? Many people are engaged in delivery services and could be left without work. Therefore, a timeframe and mechanism for legalization are necessary,”
Dastan Bekeshev.
Deputy Jumabek Salymbekov also supported this viewpoint, noting that more than 10,000 people work in the courier delivery sector in the country. Among them are many students and labor migrants who have returned to Kyrgyzstan. In his opinion, time should be provided for the legalization of mopeds.
Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova emphasized that problems with electric scooters and mopeds mainly concern the capital. She noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is focused on controlling highways, while pedestrian zones, where scooters and electric scooters often ride, remain without proper oversight. She stressed the need to strengthen control specifically in these areas.
In response, Oktay Urmanbetov reported that a special police unit has already been created in Bishkek, with its personnel increased to one thousand employees. In cooperation with the road control service, work is being done both on highways and in pedestrian zones, and this control will continue to be strengthened.
During the discussion, it became known that obtaining subcategory "A" for operating mopeds will be simpler: it is enough to undergo training for category "A," provide a medical certificate, and pass a practical exam, after which category A1 will be issued.
Exact data on the number of mopeds in Kyrgyzstan is unavailable, as they are not subject to registration. However, according to information from the Main Customs Administration of China, over 215,000 electric scooters and motorcycles were imported from China to Kyrgyzstan in 2024.
