Police crackdown on electric scooters
During the operation, scooters and bicycles were checked and breathalyser tests were carried out.
Electric scooter in Palma, Mallorca
Electric scooter amongst pedestrians in Palma.
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.
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Comment
Driving mad in Mallorca
Electric scooters and drivers are testing one another’s patience.
Humphrey Carter28/10/2021 10:40