High-speed electric scooters intercepted in Belgium and France

Authorities in Belgium and France have intercepted electric scooters capable of reaching speeds far exceeding legal limits.

In Frameries, Belgium, police intercepted a rider on a scooter capable of reaching 90 km/h, significantly higher than the 25 km/h limit. Inspector Bertrand Caroy warned of the severe physical risks associated with such speeds due to the lack of vehicle protection. In the Boraine police zone, vehicles exceeding the speed limit can be confiscated for three months, with the threat of destruction for repeat offenders. This incident follows a rise in accidents; Vias reported seven deaths involving electric scooters in Belgium during the first half of the year.

In Oraison, France, a motorized personal transport device was clocked at 92 km/h while traveling among cars on an open road. The gendarmerie of Manosque seized the scooter, valued at approximately 1,500 euros, following the speed violation. French regulations require these devices to be limited to 25 km/h and mandate specific safety equipment, including helmets and reflective vests.