Guillena's Local Police informs about the new regulations for personal mobility vehicles, which come into effect on October 1, 2026. Helmets will be mandatory for all riders, and registration with the DGT and civil liability insurance will be required.
Residents of Guillena using electric scooters will need to adapt to a set of obligations that the Local Police has begun to disseminate. The standout measure is the helmet: it will be mandatory for all personal mobility vehicle (VMP) riders on any journey, with no exceptions for short trips.
The new regulations also set the minimum age for riding these vehicles at 15 years. At night or in low visibility conditions, a reflective vest or garment must be worn; delivery riders and those using scooters as a work tool must wear it at any time of day.
The second block of changes affects documentation. According to the guidelines from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), riding without registration or insurance will not be possible: the official identification label with an alphanumeric code must be placed on the rear of the vehicle.
“Without registration, there is no insurance, and without insurance, you cannot ride”
The registration process is done electronically via the DGT Electronic Headquarters, with a fee of 8.67 euros (fee 4.1). Then comes the mandatory civil liability insurance, which covers damages to third parties and which insurers will only issue if the user provides the registration number first.
There is an additional grace period for older scooters. VMPs sold before January 22, 2024 that do not have a certificate of characteristics may continue to circulate until January 22, 2027.
Regarding where one can ride, the rule is clear: urban roads and bike lanes. Riding on sidewalks, squares, and pedestrian areas is prohibited, where pedestrians always have priority, as well as on highways, dual carriageways, urban crossings, and tunnels.
The rest of the coexistence rules maintain the single-user requirement for the vehicle, with only one seat and no passengers. Mobile phones and headphones connected to sound players are also prohibited. The same limits for alcohol and drugs apply as to motor vehicle drivers, with fines that can reach 1,000 euros, and speed must range between 6 and 25 km/h.
The sanctioning regime includes fines of up to 800 euros for those riding without the registration label or mandatory insurance. In such cases, officers may immobilise the scooter and remove it to the impound immediately.
Guillena's Local Police asks for residents' cooperation to ensure these rules are followed and reminds that the goal is to reduce accidents in the municipality. The new regulations will come into effect on October 1, 2026, so users have the coming months to process registration, obtain insurance, and acquire helmets and reflective gear.
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