Traffic SafetyBelgium
1 in 10 Belgian Cyclists Reads Messages While Riding
One in ten Belgian cyclists reads messages while riding and one in five e-scooter users does too. Offenders face a 202 euro fine as police step up checks.
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Society
1 in 10 Commuters Left Disabled After E-Bike Accidents
Belgian insurers say one in ten speed pedelec or e-scooter commuting accidents leaves workers permanently disabled, prompting a safety campaign.
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Politics
Belgium weighs license plates for e-scooters
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin proposes mandatory license plates for e-scooters, citing their frequent use in drug-related shootings.
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Public SafetyBelgium
Belgium Mandates Helmets for E-Scooters Above 20 km/h
Starting September 1, Belgian e-scooter riders on devices exceeding 20 km/h must wear helmets. Shared scooters capped at 20 km/h are exempt.
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TransportationSafety
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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TrafficSafety
Belgian Road Deaths 2025: E-Scooter, Youth Fatalities Surge
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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HealthBelgium
E-Scooter Accidents Surge 60% as ER Doctors Demand Night Ban
Emergency doctors in Antwerp report a 60% surge in e-scooter accident victims and demand a night-time ban, citing severe alcohol-related injuries.
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