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A man parks a scooter in Paris, Friday, march 31, 2023

Video. Paris tightens rules on electric scooters and other rideables

Updated: 11/08/2026 - 17:54 GMT+2

Paris police are enforcing new rules requiring e-scooter riders to wear helmets and reflective gear following a rise in the number of accidents involving such rideables.

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