EU Guideline legislation seems to be necessary (in the absence of local National Legislation) to halt the abuse of the pavement rights of non-motorised pedestrians !
Progressively during the last 20 years "electric scooters", motorised bicycles, motorbikes, etc. conveniently adopt pavements to avoid traffic jams or "one-way" streets ! Likewise pavements are often used for parking purposes much to the irritation of Invalides or Parents with prams !
One must also point out that less policemen are seen on their Beats. They may be overworked, but some are now also following "crime in action (e.g. speeding)" on their computers. It is true car owners are regularly fined for speeding or parking offences, but this has not at all deterred Motorbike crimes ?
To deter Motorbikers the only sure way would be to confiscate their bikes on the spot each and every time they are caught !
Futhermore, it is the MEPs in the EU Parliament who must prepare a draft of the EU Legislation to ensure that national laws in the EU are similar. For a long time National MPs have been reluctant to launch such legislation because it risks being a vote loser !
Simply said, action is required !
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