The DGT has tightened the rules for electric scooters in 2026. Here are all the updated rules.
- Maximum speed
- 25 km/h
- Minimum age
- 15 years (from October 2026)
- Helmet
- Mandatory for everyone (from October 2026)
- Insurance
- Mandatory from January 2026
Key rules
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 25 km/h |
| Minimum age | 15 years (from October 2026) |
| Helmet | Mandatory for everyone (from October 2026). Fine: €200 |
| Insurance | Mandatory from January 2026. Fine: €202–610 (no insurance, according to the DGT) |
| Registration | Mandatory — DGT Register of Personal Light Vehicles (since 30 January 2026, RD 52/2026) + identification label |
| Driving licence | Not required |
| Circulation certificate | Mandatory for scooters sold since 22 January 2024; non-certified models may only be ridden until 22 January 2027 |
| Alcohol | Same limit as other drivers: 0.5 g/l in blood (0.25 mg/l in exhaled air) |
| Headphones and phone | Prohibited while riding |
Where can I ride?
- Bike lane or cycle path
- Urban road
- Sidewalk prohibited (since January 2021, RD 970/2020)
- Motorways and interurban roads prohibited
Required equipment
- Front and rear lights, always on (in daytime, required from October 2027)
- At night or in poor visibility: a light or reflective element visible at 150 m
- Reflectors
- Bell
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