MARBELLA police have launched a new crackdown on electric scooters – this time with the state aim of protecting pedestrians and drivers.
The Policia Local has stepped up inspections across the Costa del Sol municipality to enforce strict new regulations.
Officers are heavily targeting e-scooters that break rules on speed limits and pavement riding.
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Riders who use pavements or pedestrian zones face instant fines of €200.
Using a mobile phone or wearing headphones while riding will also result in a €200 penalty.
Anyone caught riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be hit with fines of up to €1,000.
It comes as Spanish traffic authority the DGT introduces tough new national laws for 2026.
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Under the latest rules, helmets are now completely mandatory for all users.
The minimum age to ride an e-scooter has been set at 15 years old across Spain.
And crucially, all owners must now register their vehicles with the DGT.
Users are required to pay an €8.67 fee to receive an official identification number, which must be displayed on a physical plate at the rear of the scooter.
Civil liability insurance is also becoming mandatory for all riders.
E-scooters are strictly limited to a maximum speed of 25km/h on urban roads, and this drops to just 10km/h in zones shared with pedestrians.
From January 2027, only scooters that have been officially certified by the DGT will be permitted on public streets.
The Policia Local said the ongoing safety blitz aims to foster safe coexistence among all road users.
A spokesperson said: “Responsible mobility is everyone’s responsibility. Obeying the rules saves lives.”
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