Guangzhou prioritizes road safety above swift delivery

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, will impose a 15-kilometer-per-hour speed limit on electric bicycles in non-motor vehicle lanes starting Dec 30, a move that has ignited concern among delivery riders.

The measure is outlined in the Regulations on the Management of Electric Bicycles in Guangzhou, recently published by the Guangzhou People's Congress.

The regulations also introduce stricter controls on delivery riders who commit serious traffic violations. Riders found running red lights, speeding or driving in the wrong direction three or more times within a week will face delivery service restrictions.