France to ban electric scooters from pavements in September

France will ban electric scooters from pavements in September, the transport minister said, in a backlash against a surge of the commuter gizmos invading pedestrian areas. The French move follows a decision by Peru to ban motorised scooters from pavements and pedestrian areas from this week. She said parking in such a way as to obstruct traffic or pedestrians will mean a 35-euro fine — but the Paris city council has pledged to build parking spots for 2,500 scooters.

Source: www.rte.ie