The Costa Blanca region has launched an awareness campaign to educate the public on the proper use of PMVs.
PMVs (personal mobility vehicles) include vehicles such as electric scooters, skates, and skateboards.
The initiative focuses on safety regulations and highlights areas where electric scooters are not allowed, including pavements, promenades, pedestrian zones, bike lanes and bus lanes.
Local Police will enforce the rules and issue fines ranging from €100 to €500 for violations. Riders can be penalised for not wearing a helmet, carrying passengers on single-person scooters, using vehicles without a proper braking system, wearing headphones and using mobile phones while riding, or engaging in reckless or negligent driving.
The campaign also stresses pedestrian right-of-way and the importance of adjusting speed. The minimum age for operating electric motor-equipped personal mobility vehicles is 16, and only one person is allowed per vehicle.
Authorities emphasise that the campaign is meant to promote responsible driving, ensuring pedestrian safety and respect for other road users. The initiative also reminds riders to wear helmets, stay off pedestrian areas, and observe the 25 km/h speed limit.
