Alicante has intensified its oversight of electric scooters following the introduction of updated regulations, resulting in more than 30 penalties during recent checks in the city. The local authority launched targeted operations on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October in areas including Luceros and Plaza de España to enforce compliance with vehicle conditions and rider conduct. According to municipal data, the majority of sanctions issued by local officers were driven by a lack of official registration and failure to wear a mandatory helmet.
The stepped-up enforcement coincides with new national and municipal provisions that took effect on 1st October, building on an informational campaign that began on 11th September. Officers are actively checking a range of safety and legal requirements, including high-visibility elements, proper lighting, third-party liability insurance, vehicle documentation, and minimum age restrictions. Despite previous awareness efforts and ongoing municipal information campaigns utilising public tents since last November, numerous riders continue to flout the rules by riding on pavements, neglecting safety gear, or using headphones while driving.
Julio Calero, the councillor for security, confirmed that enforcement operations will persist across different districts of the city to ensure compliance and improve safety for pedestrians, drivers, and the riders themselves. The regulatory framework requires personal mobility vehicles to use designated cycle lanes and permitted roadways rather than pedestrian paths. Additional rules include a speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour, a ban on mobile phone usage while driving, a minimum rider age of 15 years, and strict reflective clothing and helmet requirements for delivery personnel.
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