Prosecutor Julien Moinil seeks authority to identify scooter users in hotspots to curb gun violence and rising road accidents involving riders.

Jean Spinette advocates an outright ban on shared scooters in hotspots, while permitting registration of private scooters, signaling a licensing pathway.

Bennani argues that hotspot-only restrictions are ineffective because drug networks shift between neighborhoods, urging a more comprehensive ban with worker exemptions.

Brussels authorities are weighing targeted bans on electric scooters in hotspots and during certain hours to curb violence linked to drug trafficking and fast evictions of suspects.

Sofia Bennani of Les Engagés calls for an evening-to-morning ban on shared scooters in the hardest-hit communes, with exemptions for night workers.

A coalition of Brussels-area mayors is considering forming a working group, with prosecutors seeking power to identify scooter users in crime-ridden areas.

Benoît Cerexhe argues for stronger user authentication and opposes narrow hotspot or time-based bans, urging broader measures.

The discussion unfolds against a backdrop of security concerns following a shooting at Clemenceau and ongoing community alerts about narcotics activity.

Elke Van den Brant, Brussels mobility minister in acting capacity, supports municipal-level measures for speedier action and to avoid regional legal delays.

A formal working group will be created at the request of the King’s Prosecutor to study the feasibility of the proposed measures.

Mayors say the exact zones and hours aren’t set yet and are still under study.

Overall, policymakers are weighing a spectrum of responses, from licensing and targeted restrictions to broader municipal initiatives to disrupt scooter-linked violence and drug crime.

Saint-Gilles mayor Jean Spinette notes concerns about anonymous shooters on ultrafast scooters and has moved to remove drop zones at drug-trafficking hotspots used to block police.

Several Brussels mayors, including Anderlecht’s Fabrice Cumps, support strong measures to prevent dealers and shooters from using scooters.

The article situates these debates within a broader fight against drug trafficking in Brussels, citing related coverage and viewpoints.

The Brussels City Hall conference aims to move quickly to implement measures across all municipalities, with a focus on hotspots for drug dealing.