Spain’s national register for Personal Mobility Vehicles is now live, making registration mandatory for electric scooters and similar vehicles. Registration enables official identification, allows mandatory insurance to be taken out, and applies to both adults and minors under defined conditions.
Tourists and visiting drivers may be surprised at the number of school buses in Spain, each marked with a pictogram. These buses are restricted to lower maximum speeds and stop frequently.
September brings not just a return to classrooms, but also a return to busier roads. Even for those who are not parents, the school run can have a noticeable impact on daily journeys. Visiting drivers in Spain, unfamiliar with local rules, must be particularly careful.
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.
With the summer months upon us, more of us are hitting the roads for holidays and longer journeys. Yet, a crucial component often overlooked is the condition of our car’s tyres.
The General Courts have approved the new Motor Vehicle Insurance Act. This legislation broadens the scope of compulsory insurance to include agricultural and industrial vehicles, as well as personal mobility vehicles like electric scooters. The Act also introduces significant improvements to the compensation system for victims of road accidents, increases the powers of the Insurance Compensation Consortium, and strengthens supervision of insurance companies.