The General Directorate of Traffic publishes the recommendations that users using this vehicle should follow
The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has published several recommendations that users using skates and other Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP) should follow. According to a RACC report, which analyzes the profile and behavior of the users of this type of vehicle in the city of Barcelona, the majority of respondents claim to be ignorant of the basic rules.
It is therefore not uncommon for citizens who use this means of circulation to break the rules. According to the analysis, 43% admit to driving on the sidewalk, a practice that is not allowed. And 12% of VMP users had experienced a personal injury accident. Therefore, you need to remember the basic rules of traffic with a scooter.
VMPs are prohibited from moving on sidewalks, pedestrian areas, crosswalks, highways, dual carriageways, interurban roads or tunnels in urban areas. The routes that are allowed to circulate are indicated by a municipal regulation. If not, circulation would be allowed on any urban road.
As for the technical requirements, the DGT is preparing the preparation of a technical specifications manual. After publication and after the expiry of 24 months, all VMPs must carry a certificate of circulation to ensure minimum safety requirements. The speed of these vehicles must be between 6 and 25 km/h. It is mandatory to have a braking system, an acoustic warning device (bell), lighting and reflectors at the front and rear.
The penalty for riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol and other drugs can be a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros, depending on the alcohol content, or 1,000 euros in the case of drugs. If it tests positive, the vehicle will be immobilized, as is the case with other vehicles.
For using the mobile phone while driving a scooter or any other means of communication, the fine is 200 euros. The same amount must be paid by those who wear headphones; if they drive at night without lighting or reflective clothing and if they do not wear a helmet, if the municipal ordinance deems this measure mandatory.
Each town hall is responsible for regulating the circulation of the VMP in a specific way, including electric scooters. However, all users must adhere to a set of rules. Wearing reflective clothing (compulsory at night or in reduced visibility), a helmet, mobile liability insurance, a bell, a braking system on the scooter, a traffic light, a reflective front reflector, a reflective rear reflector and a front light.
Source: La Verdad
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