Aix-en-Provence: Two-wheelers and Personal Mobility Devices Banned in City Center This Saturday

The circulation of motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and electric scooters will be prohibited on Saturday, October 24th, to ensure safety.

Generic image of an aerial view of the pedestrianized city center of Aix-en-Provence, with narrow streets and squares under a blue Mediterranean sky.
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Generic image of an aerial view of the pedestrianized city center of Aix-en-Provence, with narrow streets and squares under a blue Mediterranean sky.

Due to protest calls and recent disturbances, the City of Aix-en-Provence is prohibiting the circulation of two-wheelers and motorized personal mobility devices in the city center this Saturday, October 24th.

In response to protest calls announced for this Saturday, October 24th, and following disturbances that occurred last weekend, the City of Aix-en-Provence has decided to strengthen security measures in its city center.
By municipal decree, the circulation of all two-wheeled vehicles (motorized or not), as well as motorized personal mobility devices (MPMDs), will be prohibited on all streets and squares within the pedestrian zone. This ban will be effective on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 0:00 to 23:59.
This measure aims to prevent risky situations, facilitate pedestrian movement, and allow for the rapid intervention of security and rescue services if necessary. It specifically concerns motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and electric scooters.
The City reminds everyone that the safety of all is its priority and calls for responsibility and vigilance from everyone.
Based on information from the official source: Ville d'Aix-en-Provence (23/10/2026)