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Legislation to Ban E-Scooter Use for Under-17s to Be Voted Tomorrow

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The Greek government is set to vote on a new law banning the use of electric scooters for individuals under 17 years old.
Deputy Transport Minister Giorgos Kotsiras highlighted that most e-scooter accidents involve children under this age.
The legislation will also require mandatory insurance for all e-scooter riders.
The proposals will be presented for a vote in the Greek Parliament on July 21, 2026.
These measures aim to enhance safety regulations surrounding electric scooter usage in Greece.

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The Greek government is set to introduce new legislation that prohibits the use of electric scooters by individuals under the age of 17. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Giorgos Kotsiras, announced that this measure aims to enhance safety, particularly given that a significant number of scooter accidents involve children younger than 17. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Greek Parliament on July 21, 2026.

In addition to the age restriction, the proposed regulations include requirements for mandatory insurance for all e-scooter riders, as well as the establishment of an electronic registry for such vehicles. Kotsiras emphasized the need for these interventions during a presentation in the Hellenic Parliament, indicating they are part of broader efforts to improve road safety and regulate the use of electric scooters more strictly.

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