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Villeurbanne makes helmet mandatory for electric scooters

Villeurbanne becomes the first municipality in the Lyon Metropolis to make helmets mandatory for electric scooters and vehicles.

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The municipal decree, signed by Mayor Cédric Van Styvendael, includes fines of up to €150 for non-compliance.

This measure aims to reduce accidents, prompted by alarming statistics.

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Why it matters

Cette mesure pourrait servir de modèle pour d'autres communes françaises confrontées à la hausse des accidents impliquant des engins de mobilité douce, avec un impact direct sur les usagers et les collectivités locales.

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