The regulation of electric scooters in Mijas is supplemented from 1 October by the entry into force of the reform to the General Traffic Regulations, which establishes new nationwide rules for personal mobility vehicles (PMVs). These provisions are in addition to those set out in the Mijas Municipal Traffic and Road Traffic By-law, which already specifically regulates their use within the municipality. 

The councillor for Local Police and first deputy mayor, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), pointed out that the aim is for “users to be clearly aware of the rules they must comply with”. “Mijas already has specific regulations for scooters, and now the new obligations established for the whole of Spain are being incorporated”, explained the councillor. 

 

Helmet

Among the main changes in the national regulations is the  mandatory use of a helmet for PMV riders. A minimum age of 15 is also established, matching that already set out in the Mijas by-law, along with the requirement to signal intended manoeuvres with an arm signal. At night or in situations of poor visibility, users must wear luminous or reflective items, such as a reflective vest, which ensure they can be seen from a minimum distance of 150 metres. The requirement regarding lighting on PMVs came into force on 1 October 2027. 

These measures are in addition to the rules already in force in Mijas, where PMVs are for individual use only, may not be ridden on pavements, promenades or other areas designated for pedestrian use, and their riders are prohibited from using mobile phones, headphones or earphones while riding. Furthermore, they are subject to the same restrictions as other road users regarding alcohol and  drugs.

The municipal regulations also set out specific conditions to protect pedestrians. In areas where PMVs share space with them, the rider must dismount from the vehicle when it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least one metre or to travel five metres in a straight line continuously. Pedestrians always have priority.

 

Registration

In addition to this framework, there are national obligations regarding the registration of personal mobility vehicles in the relevant register and the taking out of compulsory third-party liability insurance, in accordance with the requirements and transitional periods established for these vehicles. 

Cuevas Dawson emphasised that the Local Police will continue to carry out  public awareness campaigns to help users adapt to the new rules. “The scooter is a vehicle, and using it entails obligations. Knowing the rules and adhering to them is essential for riding safely and guaranteeing coexistence with pedestrians and other road users”, concluded Cuevas Dawson.

 

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