Paris to fine e-scooter riders who skip safety gear amid rising deaths

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Paris police have introduced stricter rules requiring e-scooter riders to wear safety equipment. The crackdown comes in response to a significant rise in fatal accidents involving e-scooters in the French capital. Riders who fail to comply with the new safety gear requirements will face financial penalties. The move reflects growing concern among authorities about road safety as e-scooter use has expanded across the city.

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