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European e-scooter safety and regulation

176 clusters · 711 sources · last updated

Latest: German police report thefts, fraud, and hit-and-run incidents

European authorities are intensifying e-scooter regulations as accident rates and injury severity rise. In Germany, data shows more than 16,000 accidents involving personal injury, resulting in nearly 15,000 injuries—a t

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Italy Highway Code reform and digital enforcement updates

26 clusters · 214 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy Highway Code reform sparks pedestrian safety concerns

The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) is advancing a comprehensive overhaul of the national Highway Code, aiming to finalize the text by mid-October 2026. Following a public consultation period that

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Electric scooter safety concerns for minors

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Latest: Elbląg: 15-year-old injured in electric scooter and car collision

Following a series of accidents in July and early August 2026 involving minors in Central and Eastern Europe, Polish authorities have intensified enforcement of electric scooter regulations. In late August, police report

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Austria accidents up; Croatia tightens scooter safety

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Latest: Croatia safety concerns rise following electric scooter accidents and illegal vehicle seizure

Austria’s 2025 road‑safety record showed a modest rise in accidents, with 37,825 incidents causing personal injury—a 1.9% increase over the previous year—and 403 fatalities, the highest since 2020. Alcohol was involved i

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