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Paris mandates helmets and reflective vests for e-scooters, not bicycles

A prefectural decree dated August 7, 2026, requires e-scooters and personal mobility devices to wear helmets and reflective gear in Paris.

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The measure, applicable in the inner suburbs, excludes bicycles, creating disparities on bike lanes.

Associations criticize the regulation as absurd and inconsistent.

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Cette mesure pourrait inciter les usagers à privilégier le vélo, non soumis aux mêmes contraintes, ou à abandonner les trottinettes pour d'autres modes de transport. Les associations réclament une harmonisation des règles pour tous les usagers de la route.

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