They are unregulated here and it is an effin' nightmare.
They are simply too dangerous for the rider to use on busy roads. So they use them on the sidewalks But the damned things are silent and very fast. Endless near misses and often actual accidents.
Even without collisions there are accidents on them. About a month ago I saw a woman face-plant off one. Her face was quite the mess.
They are trying to enforce them being used only on roads and the rider must wear a hi-vis jacket and a helmet. I think the fine is about £100, so it's not cheap. But it simply doesn't seem to be working.
You can run from the police (Carabineros) here, but typically it is better not to. They can get a bit forceful when challenged.
However, even if they were legal - MOT, Tax, Licensing, lights, etc. etc. I still doubt they could be made safe. They accelerate very fast and weave in and out of traffic. It's kind of like the moped carnage of the mid 70s.
As an aside, I think in the UK there is a power or speed capability below which they are not classed as legislated vehicles. I had one in the UK and I'm sure that was the case, though it was 15 years ago so I might mis-remember and it might have changed.
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