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Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines

Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines
BBC World Saturday 08 August 2026, 20:18 UTC 1 min read
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Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.

Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.
Paris (LOCATION) French (ORG)
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