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Fat Bikes Banned in Dutch Cities | Amsterdam News
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Dutch cities Enschede and Amsterdam are testing fat bike bans in busy zones—with promising safety and social perks: quieter streets, more pedestrian interaction, and fewer dangerous encounters. Vondelpark alone issued nearly 100 tickets in the first month. But the rules face legal challenges over what qualifies as a “fat bike,” with a court case in Enschede potentially setting a national precedent. Meanwhile, other cities watch closely, and nationwide, helmet mandates for younger riders on fat and electric bikes are slated to begin in 2027.
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