Lime now enforces speed limits on its Tel Aviv scooters. Starting earlier this week, the company’s scooters—which have a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour—automatically slow down when reaching certain areas. On the city’s central Ibn Gabirol Street, the speed limit is 14.5 km per hour, while in areas where riding e-scooters is forbidden, Lime’s vehicles automatically slow down to a minimum speed of 5 km per hour, forcing riders to dismount.
Last month, Tel Aviv announced its intention to require shared e-scooter companies operating in the city to restrict speed in densely populated areas. The new speeding regulations will go into effect on February 1.
