Looking at accidents - helmets are mandatory in several countries plus there are other measures.Spain's rules seem quite sensible to me but so do Demark's cycling laws.I would suggest that the UK is not only behind on legislation but also on introducing measures to reduce accidents. To a large extent the UK has just pretended that they haven't been invented. Haven't they been using cycle lanes for years? To keep people happy perhaps someone will design some really tiny pedals that can be attached to them but never used - I do not recall ever seeing anyone pedaling a moped!Finland and Greece already have this requirement, and several other countries require younger riders to wear one. Denmark will also require helmets on e-scooters beginning in January 2022;Spain: "The new Traffic Law which comes into force in Spain on 21 March makes it obligatory for anyone driving an electric scooter or any other personal mobility vehicle to wear a helmet. It does not impose this directly, but gives councils the power to regulate it through local bylaws, and failing to comply can lead to a fine of up to 200 euros and the vehicle being immobilised.People who drive individual scooters of this type may not wear earphones or travel at more than 25 kilometres per hour, and can be subjected to a breathalyser test. If they are over the limit, they can be fined between 500 and 1,000 euros. For under-18s, the limit is zero.Nor can electric scooters be driven on pavements, in pedestrian areas, on dual carriageways and motorways, through urban tunnels and certain parts of towns."https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/traffic-includes-regulations-20220311175042-nt.html
Ed Robinson ● 1127d