Electric scooter fines and accidents multiplying
Up to August this year, there were 700 fines in Palma.
Police in Palma, Mallorca at the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter
There is a growing number of accidents involving electric scooters.
Two injured after a bike and a scooter collide in Palma
Police concerned by the number of accidents involving electric scooters.
Electric scooter rider in serious condition following Palma accident
The scooter rider was thrown some nine metres.
Woman injured by a scooter in Palma, Mallorca
Injuries suffered by 79-year-old Daniela.
79-year-old woman in hospital after being knocked down by a scooter
Daniela was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing.
Scooter in Palma, Mallorca
Prosecutor calling for tighter controls.
Police being instructed to intensify cyclist and scooter user controls
The state prosecutor wants mandatory insurance for bikes and personal mobility vehicles.
Scooter regulations in Spain
Not allowed on pavements.
Fines of up to 200 euros for scooter users
Scooters are defined as vehicles. Similar rules apply as for cars and motorcycles.
Defendant in court in Palma, Mallorca
The defendant received a fine of 360 euros.
Viewpoint
Electric scooters
“At last legislation is being brought regarding electric scooters but it is a question of better late than never...”
Transport
Regulating electric scooters in Palma
So far this year, there have been 54 accidents involving electric scooters and similar in Palma.
Transport
Palma police informing users about electric scooter use
Scooters must be ridden in the correct direction and will need to meet standard requirements for brakes, lights and warning bells.
Transport
Two week campaign to enforce electric scooter regulations
New regulations for scooters and electric scooters were introduced in June this year.
Bylaws
Businesses denounce Playa de Palma underage drinking
Underage drinking, much of it stemming from 'study holidays', and electric scooters head the complaints.
Bylaws
Scooters without licences will be removed by Palma police
There are two companies operating electric scooters without authorisation.
Bylaws
Palma waiting for legal opinion on electric scooters
The town hall believes scooter companies contravene the public way bylaw.
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Comment
Viewpoint: Action!
“The council needs to do something about scooters and bicycles...”
Jason Moore18/09/2021 10:08