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Spanish Cities Tighten E‑Scooter Policing as Fines Climb and New Rules Near

Local crackdowns coincide with impending certification, registration, insurance requirements.

Overview

  • Badalona reports 117 fines in a week under its new ordinance, with 21 scooters seized for manipulation and penalties ranging from €150 to €600.
  • Sagunto’s two‑week controls yielded roughly 100 sanctions after checking 500 riders, and about ten non‑compliant scooters were removed from circulation.
  • Palencia logged 57 infractions in its latest campaign, a 32% drop from March, with 78% of cases for riding on sidewalks or pedestrian areas.
  • O Carballiño launches an outreach drive before January’s rules, reinforcing checks and advising that riders must use the roadway, carry liability insurance, and meet visibility and sobriety requirements.
  • Authorities highlight looming compliance milestones: models sold after Jan. 22, 2024 must be certified, pre‑2024 scooters can circulate until Jan. 22, 2027, and 2026 measures include registration and compulsory insurance.