Electric Scooters: Registration & Insurance Now Mandatory in Alfàs del Pi

The Alfàs del Pi City Council wants to inform citizens about the entry into force of the new state regulations for Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP)such as electric scooters, which establishes the obligation to register these vehicles and have a civil liability insurance. This measure aims to guarantee the safety of users and third parties, in addition to facilitating the identification of vehicles in the event of incidents.

The VMPs They are not a toybut a means of transportand therefore their drivers must comply with the traffic rules and road safetyjust like cars and motorcycles. The regulations establish that electric scooters must circulate only on roads or cycle pathsremaining Its use is prohibited on sidewalks, pedestrian areas, urban tunnels, interurban roads or highways.. Furthermore, driving under the influence is not permitted. alcohol or drugsand users can be subjected to alcohol or drug tests.

Among other obligations, drivers cannot use headphonescannot transport passengers or pets tied to the vehicle, and must respect the minimum age of 15 years to drive and maximum speed of 25 km/h on urban roads. The regulations also establish requirements for night driving, including lighting and reflective elements.

Failure to comply with these regulations carries financial penalties that vary depending on the violation. Circulate by sidewalks or pedestrian areas entails a fine of 200 euros, while the use of mobile phone or headphones It also carries 200 euros, as does not wearing a helmet where it is mandatory, a circumstance that can also lead to the immobilization of the vehicle. Driving at night without lighting or reflectors is punishable by 200 euros, as is the use of prohibited roads, tunnels or highways. carry a passenger In a single-seat VMP it costs 100 euros, and exceeding 25 km/h with a manipulated vehicle can lead to 500 euros, immobilization and possible complaint. For driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the fine ranges between 500 and 1,000 euros, depending on the severity.

The Councilor for Citizen Security, Tony Suchhighlighted that “this regulation is an important step to improve coexistence on our streets and guarantee that scooter and VMP users circulate responsibly. From the City Council we call on all citizens to comply with the regulations and avoid sanctions.”

The City Council recommends that users regularize your scooters and VMP as soon as possibleusing the official channels established by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) and insuring their vehicles through companies that offer specific insurance for VMP.

With this regulation, we seek promote safe and orderly mobilityprotecting both VMP drivers and the rest of the citizens, and contributing to making the streets safer and more respectful for all users.

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