Mandatory helmet turns the moped market upside down: mopeds in…
It is striking that owners between the ages of 16 and 17 were the most likely to have their moped converted and re-inspected into a moped. The Dutch moped landscape has…
Changes for compulsory helmet use, MOT and EV subsidies
As of January 1, more than €22 million is available to encourage transporters to transport their goods by water or rail. From 2023, a number of new rules…
Scooter helmet compulsory from 1 January 2023
All moped riders and their passengers must wear a helmet from January 1, 2023. From January 1, 2023, it will be mandatory in the Netherlands to wear a helmet on…
Doctors on light mopeds point out helmet obligation
The campaign recently started at the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, where TeamAlert is accompanied by a team of real doctors. TeamAlert spokespersons travel during the month of December dressed as…
Helmet obligation may be the end of a light moped era
The government sets rules to reduce the number of moped accidents. As of January 1, 2023, it is mandatory to wear a helmet throughout the Netherlands on…
Petition to reverse helmet requirement for mopeds
It is clear that the market for mopeds will collapse. From January 1, 2023, riders of a moped with a blue license plate will also be required to wear a helmet.…
From 1 January 2023 helmet mandatory for moped riders
All moped riders and any passengers must wear a helmet from January 1, 2023. It is expected that this will reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries among moped riders. A moped…
GO Sharing introduces new shared scooter
In preparation for the upcoming helmet requirement in July this year, the shared scooters will receive a top case specifically developed for helmets. GO Sharing starts today with the rollout of 5.000…
Electric scooter from now on only from 16 years
The small wheels, the high center of gravity and the lack of a crash helmet pose an increased risk of serious injuries. The electric scooter has become an indispensable part of…
Amsterdam checks whether light-moped riders are riding on a roadway
From Monday, license plate cameras will record whether mopeds in Amsterdam are riding on the road with a helmet. This trial will last a year and, according to the municipality, is necessary because mopeds…
Helmet requirement for light moped riders only in 2023
The government wants to introduce a national mandatory helmet requirement for moped riders from January 1, 2023. Minister Visser of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) wrote this to the House of Representatives. The Scooters section of…
The bicycle helmet is a much-discussed topic
The bicycle helmet has been a much-discussed topic among cyclists for years. Some people are in favor of it and others think it is an inconvenient and ugly thing that ruins your hairstyle. You…