Mandatory helmet use for scooters and bikes debated in Paris

A prefectural decree requires helmets in Paris since August 2026 for motorized personal transport devices.

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The deputy minister at the Interior Ministry is considering extending the measure nationwide.

Opinions differ on the effectiveness and practicality of this requirement.

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