Driving schools demand mandatory training for electric scooter riders and drug awareness modules in Spain
Driving schools have asked the DGT to introduce mandatory training for electric scooter users and road awareness modules for new drivers.
Driving schools have asked the DGT to introduce mandatory training for electric scooter users and road awareness modules for new drivers.
Electric scooters have become a familiar part of Spanish mobility. From 1 October 2026, national rules introduce a minimum age of 15 and mandatory helmets for VMP users, adding to existing insurance and registration requirements.
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