Rules are changing for users of electric scooters and other PMDs in Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis and in the Val-de-Marne. The helmet fastened as well as a high-visibility vest or reflective gear become mandatory during trips.
Electric scooters in Paris: without these safety features, you could now face a fine.
In Paris, rules for electric-scooter riders have changed as of August 7, 2026. New safety requirements must now be observed before you hop on. [Read more]
And yes, this applies even in broad daylight! Until now, Article R.412-43-3 of the Highway Code required this gear “at night, or during the day when visibility is poor.” Under the new rules, it must be worn day and night, even when visibility is good. A retro-reflective piece can replace the high-visibility vest, provided it shows at least 150 cm² of reflective surface on the upper body.
The helmet, also mandatory, must be compliant and properly strapped. This tightening comes amid a rise in PMD-related accidents: around 80 users died in France in 2025, up from 45 in 2024, and nearly 1,100 were seriously injured.
In Paris and the inner suburbs, the rule is simple to remember: helmet fastened and high visibility, even for a daytime ride!
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Electric scooters in Paris: without these safety features, you could now face a fine.
