# St. Pölten Council Moves to Regulate E-Scooters

October 20, 2026 at 01:38 PM

> St. Pölten officials seek provincial law changes to regulate or ban e-scooters in the city center following a pedestrian injury incident.

During a municipal council meeting in **St. Pölten** on Monday, all political parties reached a consensus regarding e-scooter regulations in the city center. The discussion followed a serious incident where a young girl was injured after being hit by a scooter.

FPÖ members **Martin Antauer** and **Klaus Otzelberger** introduced an urgent motion for a total ban, supported by ÖVP Vice Mayor **Florian Krumböck**. However, SPÖ Vice Mayor **Michael Kögl** noted that current laws equate e-scooters with bicycles, complicating a direct ban.

The council agreed to pass a resolution seeking a change in provincial law, with details to be finalized in upcoming transport committees. While Wiener Neustadt already has a ban, St. Pölten officials aim to address legal hurdles to ensure public safety.


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