Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mayor Jo De Ro of Vilvoorde is launching an e-scooter safety campaign to educate users about rules, including age restrictions and speed limits to reduce accidents before imposing fines.
Mayor Jo De Ro has noticed that more people are using e-scooters lately. He believes this trend is okay but needs responsible use. He mentioned that e-scooters can be a good way to travel if used the right way and according to the rules.
As safety concerns grow, the city wants to take a positive approach. Instead of giving fines right away, the local government will start a campaign to teach users about the rules. This campaign aims to help people ride safely and reduce accidents in public areas.
What safety measures are Mayor Jo De Ro implementing for e-scooter users in Vilvoorde?
In the next two weeks, the city will start an education program with community guards and outreach to schools and families. Community guards will help teach riders how to use e-scooters safely. They will talk about road safety, parking rules, and speed limits.
According to officials, the campaign will also involve parents, teachers, and young riders to make sure schools help spread the message. By focusing on teaching first, the city wants to create responsible riding habits before giving out fines. This plan aims to keep e-scooters safe and easy to use while reducing problems.
“We will also address the users and if that does not help, we will take tougher action with targeted checks and fines.”
Jo De Ro, mayor of Vilvoorde
Mayor Jo De Ro has reminded e-scooter users about important rules for safety in the city. Riders must be at least 16 years old to use an e-scooter. They cannot ride on sidewalks, carry passengers, or go faster than 25 kilometres per hour.
He mentioned that these rules help prevent accidents and keep pedestrians safe. The city will start by teaching users these rules. If people keep breaking them, there will be stricter measures. This will include inspections and fines for those who do not follow the rules.
The city wants everyone to know the e-scooter rules. They have made a poster that people can download from the city’s website. Residents can print it and put it up at home. The city will also put these posters on billboards in public places. Mayor De Ro hopes this will help people use e-scooters safely. If needed, there will be stricter rules to keep the community safe and avoid problems.
“We’re also going to hang those posters on billboards in the city so that the rules are clear to everyone,” De Ro concludes.
