Belgium introduces mandatory helmets for faster e-scooters

Belgium has introduced a new rule requiring helmet use for people riding faster electric scooters, Politico Europe reported.

The requirement targets e-scooter users whose vehicles can reach higher speeds, which authorities consider to carry greater safety risks in traffic. With this step, Belgium joins other European countries that have tightened rules on electric micromobility devices in recent years amid their growing popularity in urban areas.

The source article did not provide details on the exact speed threshold triggering the helmet requirement, nor did it specify an effective date or potential penalties for non-compliance. The report focused mainly on the fact that the new rule was introduced, without offering further context on the legislative process or its expected impact on Belgium's e-scooter market.

The use of electric scooters has grown rapidly across several European cities in recent years, fueling ongoing debates about traffic safety and the need for stricter regulation of their users.