Scooters, helmet mandatory in Florence – Norms and Institutions
On 1 December in Florence the obligation to wear a helmet for all those who use scooters in road traffic, including adults, is mandatory. The status of an ordinance, in force only in the municipal area, can make a first contribution to a line in the ‘jungle’, including legislation, on electric cycles that have the characteristics of motor vehicles and move in traffic as vehicles not as pedestrians . “I am happy that there has not been a new stop to this ordinance – said the mayor Dario Nardella -. We do it for the safety of the citizens, we have no other purpose. I hope that this measure is respected. We have already made the point. of the situation with the commander of the municipal police, he will have dedicated services with patrols and obviously he will take care to enforce the ordinance “. The measure just introduced is pending an appeal to the TAR presented by a sharing company for the rental of scooters. There was a hearing but the TAR postponed the decision on the merits to April 6, 2022 and without suspending it. Therefore, the act is effective and Florence becomes a test city in Italy on this front of road safety. The period is pure suitable for finding greater protection: the frost in the roads at the bottom of the valley worsens the grip of the scooters and the risk of autonomous falls, accidents with pedestrians and vehicles apart, is high. In 2021 there were three deaths in the first six months in Italy, but in Florence on August 9 there was another victim: a 27-year-old who had a collision with a motorcycle with a scooter. He fell and hit the curb with his head and died. In Florence the ordinance was strengthened with the provision of many external roads. The brigade will check. “I make an appeal – concluded Dario Nardella – let’s try to set a good example and let’s remember that Florence has already paid a high price towards the life of a young man who talks about the scooter, he hit his head and died in an accident. everyone to remember these things because a little patience, a small gesture and sacrifice are enough to save someone’s life. I am willing to do anything for even one more chance to save a life “. And after the helmet, it will be time for plates, lights and arrows for these mini-vehicles.
REPRODUCTION RESERVED © Copyright ANSA