Government Mandates Helmets for E-Scooters, But Fails to Extend Requirement to Bicycles
Regional ordinances gradually require e-scooter users to wear helmets, while cycling advocacy groups oppose a similar measure.
The government is issuing increasing numbers of regional ordinances to make helmet-wearing mandatory for e-scooter users. According to cycling advocacy groups, extending this obligation to bicycles would be counterproductive and would not provide protection in the majority of fatal accidents involving cyclists.
This divergence in approach between the two modes of transport reflects disagreement over the actual effectiveness of the measure in improving road user safety.
Sources
- Le gouvernement veut imposer le casque aux utilisateurs de trottinettes électriques mais peine à étendre l’obligation aux cyclistes — Le Monde — Une
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