Malta could soon make helmets compulsory for e-scooter riders, with Sustainable Mobility Minister Chris Bonett set to present new proposals to Cabinet next week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Bonett announced the move in a Facebook video, saying the proposed legislation would require anyone licensed to ride an e-scooter to wear a helmet.The minister said authorities have long encouraged riders to take safety precautions but that it was now time “to go a step further”.The announcement comes after a 15-year-old girl was left at risk of dying after losing control of an e-scooter in Żebbuġ on Wednesday night.Emergency doctor Jonathan Joslin subsequently called for mandatory helmets, particularly among younger riders, warning that even accidents at relatively moderate speeds can cause serious injuries.Under current Maltese rules, e-scooter riders must be at least 16 years old, have the appropriate driving licence and ensure their scooter is registered and insured. Speeds are limited to 20km/h on roads and 10km/h in shared pedestrian areas.Rental e-scooters have been banned in Malta since 2024, although privately owned e-scooters remain legal.The helmet requirement is not yet law, with Bonett’s proposals first set to be presented to Cabinet next week.Do you think helmets should be compulsory for everyone riding an e-scooter in Malta?•