DEBATE CLUB #7: Scooters : Should they be banned?
The most common injuries concerning e-scooters are cuts, fractures and head injuries. Some of these injuries are severe. Many of these injuries are caused by incidents with motor vehicles or user-control issues of the e-scooter. How can this be avoided? Is the current law strict enough? Come and give your opinion at tonight’s Debate Club!
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VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Angela FOLKES
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Terri GALLI
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
Do you think e-scooters should be completely banned from the roads?
Should riders have a license? What type of licence?
What about a minimum age for riders?
Should the wearing of helmets be mandatory for riders?
Should number plates be introduced ? Or other means of identification for the scooter/its rider?
Which types of road do you consider to be inappropriate for riding a scooter?
What restrictions should be imposed on those wanting to hire an e-scooter?
What punishment would you suggest for riders who cause an accident involving other vehicles?
What punishment would you suggest for riders who cause an accident involving pedestrians?
What is your experience of riding a scooter on the roads?
What is your experience of driving behind a scooter on the roads?
VOCABULARY
banned
battery life
bruise
commute (v)
cycle lane
fatal accident
fine (n)
helmet
infringement
injury
insurance
law enforcement
legislation
license
pavement
pedestrian
prison sentence
reflective clothing
restriction
sidewalk
speed limit
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
e-scooter guides
e-scooter law
scooter dangers
scooter safety
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.youtube.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
KEY PHRASES
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