Sanctions for Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMPs) in Spain
Personal mobility vehicles such as e-scooters are officially recognised as vehicles. This means their users are considered drivers and are subject to the same road traffic laws.
Personal mobility vehicles such as e-scooters are officially recognised as vehicles. This means their users are considered drivers and are subject to the same road traffic laws.
Personal mobility vehicles (VMPs), such as electric scooters, are now a common sight on Spanish roads.
In Spain, the only safe limit for alcohol and drugs when driving is zero. Legal limits are already lower than in many countries, and for young drivers under 18 the limit is zero. Professional drivers, such as those operating school buses, face even stricter rules, and forthcoming legislation may lower the threshold further for everyone
In a July 2025 campaign, 96% of drivers testing positive for alcohol or drugs were detected via preventive controls. Over 4,234 cases were recorded, including 246 judicial referrals for alcohol and 18 for drugs.
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