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New E‑Scooter Rules Take Effect Across Spain as Cities Tighten Measures

New DGT requirements move enforcement squarely onto the street.

Overview

  • Local police in Totana have stepped up checks on vehicles that stop in the carriageway to drop passengers, issuing €200 proposed fines and verifying documents as well as alcohol and drug use.
  • Since January 2, 2026, electric scooters must be registered with the DGT, carry compulsory civil liability insurance, and display a visible identification sticker to operate legally.
  • Valladolid reported 101 e‑scooter stops in 2025 that led to 78 denouncements and 55 technical reports to court, and its ordinance requires helmets, high‑visibility gear in low‑light conditions, and a minimum rider age of 16.
  • Police highlight modified high‑speed devices that resemble e‑scooters, with speeds reported up to 95 km/h, which are being classified and referred to court when operated by unlicensed drivers.
  • Local responses differ across Castilla y León, with León issuing 162 sanctions in the first two weeks of January, Burgos logging 747 complaints in 2025 mainly for sidewalk riding, Segovia drafting a visibility‑focused ordinance, and Zamora reporting low incidence under national rules.