Key facts
- Spain mandates helmets for all e-scooter riders nationwide.
- A minimum age of 15 is established for e-scooter users.
- The new rules are part of a broader road safety package.
- The reform aims to standardize e-scooter regulations across Spain.
- The changes were approved by Spain's government.
- The reform modifies the General Traffic Regulations.
Spain's government has enacted a significant reform to its General Traffic Regulations, introducing mandatory helmet use for all e-scooter riders across the nation. This new regulation is part of a comprehensive road safety package designed to bring uniformity to the country's traffic laws concerning personal mobility devices. In addition to the helmet mandate, the reform establishes a minimum age of 15 for individuals to operate e-scooters. Previously, regulations regarding e-scooters, including helmet requirements and age restrictions, could differ significantly between autonomous communities and municipalities. The government's objective with this standardized approach is to enhance safety and reduce accidents involving e-scooters, which have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. The broader road safety package aims to address various aspects of traffic management and accident prevention.