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France introduces mandatory helmet law for electric scooters

Due to the rise in incidents, France plans to require helmet use for electric scooter riders.

France introduces mandatory helmet law for electric scooters
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In the past six years, France has recorded an increase in accidents related to electric scooters, along with a rise in the number of victims.

In response to this situation, the French government is preparing to implement a helmet requirement for all electric scooter users.