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Enschede issues 6 fines in a week due to fatbike ban

Enschede issues 6 fines in a week due to fatbike ban

Authorities in Enschede issued six fines to fatbike riders for violating a new ban in the city center during its first week of strict enforcement. The ban took effect on March 11, but officials provided a two-week grace period where only warnings were given.

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