A 10-year-old boy was airlifted to a Warsaw hospital Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after losing control of an electric scooter in Ugniewo and suffering head injuries.
Appeal for Road User Caution
Authorities are urging all road users to exercise caution, emphasizing that electric scooters are not toys and are subject to specific traffic regulations.
Accident Details
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Ugniewo, a 10-year-old boy lost control of an electric scooter for reasons currently under investigation, resulting in a fall onto the roadway. The boy was unconscious with head injuries and transported by LPR helicopter to a hospital in Warsaw.
Parental Responsibility and Legal Obligations
Parents are urged to remind their children of traffic rules, particularly those concerning the safe operation of electric scooters. Setting a good example is crucial, as children often imitate adult behavior.
According to the Act of June 9, 2022, on support and resocialization of minors, parents and legal guardians are obligated to provide adequate educational care and take actions to ensure safety, aiming to prevent negative incidents. Lack of supervision can lead to serious legal consequences.
Electric Scooter Usage Guidelines
Users of electric scooters must remember the following rules:
Scooters may be used on roads with a speed limit of 30 km/h or less, at a speed of 20 km/h if there is no dedicated bicycle lane.
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Zone Use
Riders may exceptionally use sidewalks or pedestrian zones when located alongside roads with speed limits exceeding 30 km/h, and no dedicated bicycle lanes are available, adhering to specific regulations.
