In recent years, there have been more and more electric scooters on the streets, especially in big cities. And it is not for nothing that this vehicle is very practical, both in use and in transportation. Especially since many companies have now set up in the area to offer these self-service machines. Except they aren’t always used well, which creates a lot of accidents. Measures have already been taken, but this does not seem to be enough. We remind you that these vehicles are available limited to 25 km/h and a helmet is mandatory. But this rule is not often followed.

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More severe punishments

As a result, bad behavior persists and worsens over time. So much so that a large-scale consultation with citizens was organized in Paris. The latter then voted en masse against self-service scooters in the capital, which will disappear next September. At the same time, the government also wants to crack down on speeders on two wheels. To do this, he plans, in particular, to increase the fines, which can now be increased four times in case of improper practices and non-compliance Traffic rules. Thus, depending on the case, they can range from 35 to 135 euros.

Tighten the screw

Transport Minister Clément Bon told 20 Minutes that “we know that in one out of five accidents two users were in the car. It is important to make it clear that this is not a toy“. Carry one more passenger therefore will now be subject to a fine of €135. An identical sanction for those who want to untie their scooter. A fine of 1,500 euros is imposed for driving at a higher speed. Suffice it to say, it encourages users to respect the rules.