It's the kind of scene that would raise an eyebrow even for Vin Diesel. On Friday, April 11, a video posted on TikTok sent the algorithms and internet users into a frenzy: it shows a man casually perched on his electric scooter, zipping through the iconic Fourvière tunnel in Lyon. Up until that point, one might think he just wanted to avoid traffic jams... except that things quickly take a much more serious turn. No helmet, not a shred of protection, just a simple combo of a black cap, matching jacket, and pink pants – camouflage level: not great. But more importantly, he's zooming past cars and trucks speeding at 70 km/h. Let's just say the guy wasn't exactly in the driver's seat in case of a collision.
A champion racking up infractions
While the exact date of the filming remains unclear, one thing is for sure: this maneuver is prohibited. Scooters, whether electric or not, are absolutely not allowed to circulate on this stretch of the M6, classified as a fast lane. And it's not for
nothing: the Fourvière tunnel, as iconic as it is, is clearly not designed for urban freestyle journeys. The comments have been unanimous: between daring, recklessness, and general WTF, internet users swing between nervous laughter and indignation.@nicolas12345678984 Trottinette sous Fourviere 🤔😳 #autoroute #trottinette #tunnel #fourviere #lyon #camion #voiture #carspotting #truckspotting #trottinettefreestyle ♬ son original - nicolas12345678984🚗🚚🚤🥝🃏
So yes, the viral video is making waves, the views are skyrocketing, but at what cost? A reminder of the law, or even more, could be coming for our pavement rider. In the meantime, if you have a scooter, keep it on the bike paths and leave the tunnels to those fancy cars.
Source: Actu Lyon