Athens steps up electric scooter checks as new law targets under-17 riders and tightens penalties
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Key context: <p>New legislation bans under-17s from electric scooters, introduces mandatory insurance and creates a digital registry while riders caught without helmets face fines</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/07/21/athens-steps-up-electric-scooter-checks-as-new-law-targets-under-17-riders-and-tightens-penalties/">Athens steps up electric scooter checks as new law targets under-17 riders and tightens penalties</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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