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Paris makes helmets and vests mandatory for electric scooters

The Paris Police Prefecture mandates helmets and reflective vests.

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The fact

The rule applies to scooters, gyropods, and hoverboards starting August 8.

The measure aims to enhance urban user safety.

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Why it matters

Cette mesure entrera en vigueur immédiatement et s’appliquera à tous les usagers circulant dans Paris, avec des risques de verbalisation en cas de non-respect.

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