In a bid to curb the rising number of accidents involving electric scooters, authorities in Paris have tightened safety regulations for riders. The stringent measures come after 79 fatalities were reported last year, marking a sharp increase from the previous year's 45. Riders are now mandated to wear helmets and high-visibility vests on public roads, with fines of €135 for non-compliance of helmets and €35 for failure to wear a vest or retro-reflectors. The new rules also apply to other electric transportation devices such as electric unicycles and hoverboards. Despite Paris banning rental e-scooters in 2023 due to safety concerns, privately owned ones are still permitted. With over 2.5 million e-scooter owners in France as of 2023, the city remains a popular hub for these motorized vehicles, despite concerns over dangerous driving and obstructing pavements. The new regulations aim to address the alarming rise in serious and fatal accidents involving e-scooters, following a trend observed across Europe, with cities like Madrid and Brussels already banning rental e-scooters.