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DGT Delays Mandatory E‑Scooter Insurance for Most Riders, Sets Jan. 26 Deadline for Heavier Models

The agency says the start date shifts because a government decree to activate the required national registry has not yet been approved.

Overview

  • The Jan. 2, 2026 insurance start set by Law 5/2025 will not be enforced for light electric scooters, the DGT announced.
  • Insurance cannot be required until personal mobility vehicles are entered in an official registry that still awaits final government approval.
  • Models over 25 kilograms that can exceed 14 km/h must carry liability insurance by January 26, 2026, despite the broader delay.
  • The DGT plans a simple online process to register vehicles once the regulation is in force.
  • Light-scooter users may keep riding under current rules for now, with the DGT to notify when insurance becomes obligatory.