Electric scooters: helmets, insurance, ‘we have to rethink everything’, pleads the Association Against Urban Anarchy pic.twitter.com/H0cvVSEvYh
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If self-service electric scooters in big cities are very practical for fast movement, they are obviously not without drawbacks. Indeed, they may also encourage users to put themselves at risk, even if their use is now integrated into Traffic rules. Although their use is governed by many rules, including speed limits, users sometimes ignore them and endanger other road users, particularly pedestrians. While some municipalities are even considering banning them, like Paris, new measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of accidents, often caused by carelessness. Indeed, many drivers use these devices with their phone in hand or on the pavement.
After the death of a five-year-old child in an accident on an electric scooter, Nice is using its security arsenal on the Promenade des Anglais
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At least 18 years old
One of the key measures is banning use by minors. In Paris it is now necessary scan your ID be able to unlock and use one of these 15,000 self-service scooters starting this Monday. In truth, this change is not entirely new, having been the case for Bordeaux and Lyon for some time. In addition, the scooters are now equipped with number plates, which then make it easier to identify them in the event of a violation. Menton is also a must-see reflective clothing. In case of non-compliance with this rule, offenders receive a hefty fine of 135 euros.
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End of traffic on sidewalks
But that’s not all. Finally, maybe that sidewalks protected and permanently off-limits to pedestrians. This is what the National Road Safety Council (CNSR) really wants, which will meet for a discussion. The latter really wishes to legally define a sidewalk as a part of a public road intended for the movement and use of pedestrians“. We would like to remind you that electric scooters must ride on the bicycle station when it is available, so as not to endanger pedestrians.
After a new accident in Lyon, there is an alarming increase in the death rate of users of electric scooters
– The Parisian (@le_Parisian) August 23, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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