France introduces new regulations on electric scooters
After series of accidents country is now imposing a speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour on the vehicles with a fine of €1500 for people possessing e-scooters capable of a higher speed limit.
France introduced new regulations on e-scooters this week, reports Euronews.
The battery-powered, motorised vehicles have been the subject of heated debate across Europe amidst reports of multiple accidents.
The country is now imposing a speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour on the vehicles with a fine of €1500 for people possessing e-scooters capable of a higher speed limit.
The new changes to France's driving code incorporate a minimum age of 12-years-old in order to drive an e-scooter.
The changes also apply to hoverboards, segways, and "Solowheels".
Other key changes include a ban on multiple passengers on e-scooters with a possible fine of €35 for transporting another passenger and prohibiting motorised scooters from circulating on the pavement.
