After several media reports that skateboards could be returned to the country's roads, Interior Minister Albana Koçiu has clarified that this is not true.
According to her, the decision to ban the circulation of skateboards remains in force and there is no decision to lift the ban on these vehicles.
"FALSE! The instruction to ban the circulation of skateboards remains in force. There is no decision to lift the temporary ban. The State Police continues its daily engagement in the field to guarantee the full implementation of this instruction, in accordance with the official announcements made earlier," says Koçiu.
The Minister states that the cooperation of citizens has been important and has helped reduce the number of accidents.
"I express my gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and understanding in respecting this measure, which aims to protect the safety and lives, especially of young people ," she declared.
According to her, data from the State Police and trauma services confirm a significant decrease in accidents related to the use of skateboards.
"Data from the State Police and trauma services confirm a significant decrease in the number of accidents during the implementation period of the new regulation ," explains Koçiu.
Despite the decrease in accidents, the Ministry of Interior and relevant institutions are continuing to monitor the situation and evaluate every next step. According to Koçiu, every possible decision will be made with the safety and lives of citizens as a priority.
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in cooperation with the responsible institutions, is continuing to assess the situation to determine the most appropriate decision-making, placing the safety and life of every citizen at the center of every step," she said.
The Ministry of Interior made the decision to ban skateboards on city streets, as figures showed that these vehicles were a source of accidents.