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Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed

The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language. The updated text emphasizes that any bans must be proportional, and while no specific areas have been restricted yet, locations like Vondelpark are being considered. The changes follow concerns from council members that the original wording unfairly targeted specific groups of young riders.

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