First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-04 18:05
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 20
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 17m
AI Summaries: 20/20 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The third agenda item concerned the consideration of draft resolution 618 for its first reading, submitted to the Riigikogu by the Isamaa faction. The draft's purpose is to grant local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters, mopeds, and bicycles within their territory, in order to improve traffic safety, reduce excessive traffic load, and ensure the safe and reasonable use of urban space. This regulatory intent has arisen in connection with the recent increase in the supply of rental vehicles and their rapid spread in urban environments, where the wellbeing of sidewalks and pedestrians is often at risk. The draft does not intend to establish new restrictions universally, but rather to strengthen the autonomy of local governments and allow them to decide, according to community needs, how many rental options are needed within their territory.
The second part of the agenda item included responses from the Economic Affairs Committee and factions, as well as the viewpoints of leading committees, which concluded a discussion lasting two weeks, including arguments from Tallinn and the government, and attempts by various parties to better clarify the draft and link it to separate bills. In conclusion, it was determined that the draft highlights important regulatory needs, but the voting results regarding the organization of the end of the first reading and the final vote did not provide consistent support and final readiness for a swift procedure was not achieved; finally, it was announced that the final vote on draft 618 OE was anticipated, but the voting results, from the opposition's perspective, did not support its further development, and the draft left its mark as a process that broke down. This expresses the different attitudes of the parties and shows how complex and changeable the regulatory framework is in a natural urban environment, where both the flow of rental services and the safety of residents and the use of free space are taken into account.
Decisions Made 3
First decision: to place the draft on the plenary session agenda for June 4th. The decision was passed by a vote across several factions, resulting in 7 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.
Another decision: to hold the final vote on the draft (by consensus). The decision achieved full consensus at the committee level and a plan for the final vote was set.
Third decision: announcing the result of the final vote to the Riigikogu. Message: the final vote on bill 618 OE took place, but the proposal did not find support; it ultimately happened that 22 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 0 against, 0 abstained — bill 618 was rejected.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was TTBOpGaQCWM, whose remarks prompted the majority of clarifications and discussions related to the agenda items. They represent the Isamaa faction, and their represented position can be described as right-wing.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi announced, under the third item on the agenda, the draft bill submitted by the Isamaa faction, which initiates an amendment to the Traffic Act aimed at granting local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rented light personal transporters and small mopeds. The draft bill is now up for the final vote of the first reading and requires a majority vote of the full membership, and he then invited Mart Maastik to give his presentation.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Isamaa submitted a draft resolution aimed at initiating a draft amendment to the Traffic Act, which would grant local governments the authority to restrict or prohibit the use of rented light personal vehicles and micro-mopeds.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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This is the question posed by Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi: whether the conversation between Randpere and Reinsalu is disturbing Mr. Maastik.
Mart Maastik
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Mart Maastik confirms that absolutely nothing is interfering.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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If it doesn't interfere, then it's not a big deal.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Apparently, they are discussing the same topic, and that's wonderful.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi requests that you continue.
Mart Maastik
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He expresses a wish for them to be close to each other.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The speech emphasizes that they are approaching.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Mart Maastik announced that a draft amendment to the Traffic Act will be submitted to the Riigikogu, which would grant local municipalities the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental light personal transporters, small mopeds, and bicycles within their territory. The aim is to improve traffic safety and urban space and, where necessary, reduce excessive rental mobility in densely populated areas, while emphasizing that the goal is not to impose new restrictions, but rather to increase the authority of local governments.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He/She offers thanks, notes that no questions were raised, and asks the honorable colleague Urve Tiidus to present the leading committee’s positions and the decisions that have been adopted.
Urve Tiidus
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Urve Tiidus said that the purpose of the planned amendment to the Traffic Act is to give local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rented light personal transporters, small mopeds, and bicycles in their territory, and the committee decided to include the draft bill on the plenary session's agenda on June 4th and conduct the final vote by consensus.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi thanked the assembly, confirmed there were no questions, and opened the discussions, which will be represented on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party faction by Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Centre Party supports this draft resolution, which initiates a draft amendment to the Traffic Act regulating the use of light personal transporters, small mopeds, and bicycles. We emphasize that a separate draft already describes these points very concretely, and the Tallinn City Council has consensually supported rapid regulation. I call on all factions and non-aligned members to vote in favor of this and subsequently support the bill that I am defending.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
This speech expresses deep gratitude, and speaking on behalf of the Isamaa faction is Aivar Kokk.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Aivar Kokk emphasized that people's health must take priority in cities, and the proliferation of scooters and other means of transport endangers healthy lifestyles. He called upon the government and the Riigikogu to jointly address the issue and supported Isamaa's proposal for promoting health.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi declared the discussions closed, explained that members could register to speak immediately upon the opening of the agenda item, announced that no amendments had been submitted regarding draft legislation 618 OE, and that the final vote would be held after the quorum call, and then invited Peeter Ernits to present a procedural question.
Peeter Ernits
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The castle has been converted into a tourist attraction, and the speaker is asking the manager whether they could consider granting a time extension for the call for proposals, calculated using a coefficient, because the old corridors are unusable and many people are forced to take a significantly longer route.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi stated that no position had been received from colleagues regarding the possibility that today’s proceedings would be longer, and he informed the body that the adoption of this draft required a majority vote of the full Riigikogu membership. He then put to the final vote Riigikogu draft decision 618, submitted by the Isamaa faction, the purpose of which is to initiate amendments to the Traffic Act to grant local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rented light personal transporters and small mopeds.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Twenty-two members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, with no votes cast against and no abstentions; Bill 618 has been rejected.