"Cycling has become more popular in France in recent years - especially in the big cities as local authorities work to promote cycling as an alternative to cars. In Paris, cycling accounted for 11.2 percent of people's daily trips in 2023, up from three percent in 2010. READ MORE: Bikes overtake cars as means of transport in Paris But there has also been an increase in cyclists' accidents and deaths - in 2024, 222 cyclists died on French roads, a 51 percent increase in 15 years."
"Now, two MPs from the Parti Socialiste have proposed a law that would "improve the sharing of the public space, combat 'motor' (vehicle) violence, and strengthen the safety of vulnerable people on the roads". The law, which contains four measures, has not yet been debated or voted on. Here is what it entails; Training new drivers - The first measure would create a new 'mandatory awareness module' to teach learner drivers how to share the road with cyclists."
"Funding to local authorities - The second measure would shift the way money from traffic fines is spent. It would increase the proportion of funds given to local authorities to build secure cycle paths ( pistes cyclables). Reduced VAT rate for helmets - And finally, in hopes of encouraging people to bicycle safely, the fourth proposal included in the bill is to lower the VAT rate from 20 percent to 5.5 percent on protect"
Two Parti Socialiste MPs proposed a law to enhance cyclist road safety by codifying the definition of trottoir and specifying who may use it. The proposal includes a mandatory bicycle-awareness module for learner drivers, reallocation of traffic-fine revenues to fund secure cycle paths, and a reduced VAT rate on helmets from 20% to 5.5%. The measure was presented on the first anniversary of cyclist Paul Varry's death. Cycling modal share in Paris rose to 11.2% in 2023 from 3% in 2010. Cyclist fatalities reached 222 in 2024, a 51% rise over 15 years. The law contains four measures and awaits debate.
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