Greece plans under-18 ban on electric scooters amid safety concerns

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Greece is preparing caller regulations connected electrical scooters pursuing a bid of superior accidents successful caller days, Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis said Friday.

Speaking to Skai TV, helium said the archetypal projected measurement would beryllium a implicit prohibition connected scooter use for anyone under the property of 18.

He besides announced plans to present mandatory insurance, including for rental scooters, arguing that injured parties presently deficiency wide compensation mechanisms.

A third measurement would target widespread improper parking, with scooters often near connected sidewalks. He said municipalities should enforce stricter parking rules and could trim operating permits if indispensable to amended pedestrian safety.