1,000 euro fine for drunk driving on electric scooters in Spain
Users of electric scooters in Spain are subject to the same traffic laws as other drivers
Electric scooters are now a common sight across Spain, their convenience for zipping along streets and promenades making them an increasingly popular mode of transportation for people of all ages. However, scooters haven’t been without their issues, and the DGT has included these electric vehicles in its revised Traffic Law in order to improve road safety.
One of the novel regulations is that electric scooters are now classed as Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP), which means that they are subject to the same rules as cars.
To this end, scooter users are required to submit to alcohol and drug tests if they are requested by Traffic officers, a fact which the DGT has recently highlighted on social media.
Los usuarios de #VMP también deben someterse a pruebas de #alcoholyotrasdrogas.
— Dir. Gral. Tráfico (@DGTes) February 16, 2022
Sanción: 500 o 1.000 € según la tasa si sobrepasan la máxima legal en #alcohol, y 1000 € con presencia de drogas en el organismo del #conductor.
👉https://t.co/xksqH3PkLA#SeguridadVial pic.twitter.com/42S3VlgUNG
If an electric scooter driver is found to be over the alcohol limit, they will be fined the same amount as any other motorist – between 500 and 1,000 euros. Where drugs are detected in the system, the standard sanction of 1,000 euros will automatically be issued.
Also of interest: Alcohol and driving in Spain: legal limits and recommendations
In both cases, the Traffic officers will immobilise the electric scooter.
Other fines for electric scooters
Mobile phones: electric scooter drivers are prohibited from circulating while handling a mobile phone or any other communication system. Failure to comply with this measure entails a financial penalty of 200 euros.
Headphones: the use of headphones while driving an electric scooter also carries a fine of 200 euros.
Driving on footpaths: as electric scooters are considered vehicles, they are totally prohibited from driving on footpaths or pedestrian areas. Failure to comply with this rule is punishable by a fine of 200 euros.
Carrying passengers: electric scooters are only authorised to transport one person, so circulating with a passenger on the scooter is punishable by a 100 euro fine.
Lights: for obvious safety reasons, electric scooters are not permitted on roads at might without appropriate lights. Failure to comply with this rule will be considered negligent driving and sanctioned with a 200 euro fine.
Image: DGT
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