Basic Rules for E-Scooters and Personal Mobility Vehicles
Personal mobility vehicles (VMPs), such as electric scooters, are now a common sight on Spanish roads.
Personal mobility vehicles (VMPs), such as electric scooters, are now a common sight on Spanish roads.
If you are looking to buy an electric scooter, you need to know a few things
Micromobility refers to light vehicles (typically electric) used for short-distance urban transportation.
E-scooters are now a common sight on the school run. Officially classed as vehicles, they must follow road laws. Local councils may set their own rules, including age limits and helmet requirements, so parents must check locally
From 2 January 2026, a significant new obligation will come into force across Spain: all electric scooters will be required to have a valid civil liability insurance policy.
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast, we’re looking at some big changes coming to Spain’s roads, particularly for electric scooter users. We also break down what it really means for a car to be roadworthy under Spanish law and offer some crucial advice for tackling the summer heat. Plus, a look back at the history of a beloved Spanish classic and a British icon.