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Belgium to Mandate E-Scooter Helmets Above 20 km/h
Belgium plans to mandate helmets for e-scooter riders on devices exceeding 20 km/h, with the measure expected September 1.
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Belgium plans to mandate helmets for e-scooter riders on devices exceeding 20 km/h, with the measure expected September 1.
Belgium recorded 464 road deaths in 2025. E-scooter fatalities surged 275% and youth deaths rose 57.9%, sparking urgent safety concerns.
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