Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines
Summary
Paris has introduced new safety rules requiring electric scooter riders to wear helmets and high-visibility vests. Riders who do not follow these rules face fines as authorities aim to reduce accidents, which have increased significantly in recent years.Key Facts
- In Paris, it is now mandatory for electric scooter riders to wear helmets and high-visibility vests on public roads.
- Riders without helmets face fines of €135, while fines for not wearing vests are €35.
- Around 79 people died in e-scooter accidents in Paris last year, up from 45 the previous year.
- Approximately 1,100 people were injured in e-scooter accidents in Paris last year, a 33% increase from the year before.
- Rental e-scooters were banned in Paris in 2023, but privately owned scooters are still allowed.
- Existing rules also prohibit under-14s from riding e-scooters, carrying passengers, and set a speed limit of 25 km/h (16 mph).
- Paris has one of the highest rates of private e-scooter ownership in Europe, with about 2.5 million owners in France overall.
- Other cities like Madrid and Brussels are also banning rental e-scooters due to safety and public order concerns.
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