There have been 1,300 injury accidents on electric scooters in Spain in the last three years and with their use now included in the new Traffic and Road Safety Law, it has become more important than ever to know the safest way to use it in cities to use .
In Spain there are already almost a million of this type of vehicle, something that testifies to its practicality. Scooters are especially useful for short distances where it makes no sense to use a car or motorcycle but is too long to walk.
More and more people use the scooter every day. According to data from the latest Freenow survey, its use has increased by 114% and in addition, 68% of those interviewed stated that they could live without their own car.
At the moment the scooters are unregistered, do not require a driver’s license and their insurance is not compulsory – although it is believed that the DGT will soon require it. However,
Cleverea has compiled what the most common violations are.
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maximum speed is 25 kilometers per hour, because at that speed the damage to the driver or pedestrian can be considerable. To avoid a collision with pedestrians, it is forbidden to drive on the sidewalk and this carries a fine of 200 euros. In some municipalities it is allowed to ride on the bike path, but it depends on the ordinance.
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the use of the helmet depends on the municipality, but it is customary for the municipalities to follow the recommendations of the DGT, which undertakes to make this mandatory. Failure to wear it therefore translates into a fine of 200 euros.
The scooters are some of the new vehicles considered by the new figure of underage driver. Again, it is each city that determines the minimum age, and for example Barcelona or Valencia are 16 years old, while in Madrid it is 15 years old.
Because they can be worn by minors, they must give 0.0 at the breathalyzer checks.
The fines can range from 500 to 1,000 euros depending on the rate, as well as for refusing to take the exam.
There is also a fine of 200 euros for wearing headphones, driving with a telephone or more than one person on the scooter.
Scooter users belong to one of the most vulnerable groups on the road, such as cyclists, motorcyclists or pedestrians. Therefore, people who use this vehicle may feel that their body is suffering because it requires balance, coordination and a little resistance.
It is important to warm up before using the scooter, normally the walk to get there and mobilizing the joints should be enough to ensure that the body is flexible and agile.
One of the most important concepts while driving is
adopt a relaxed posture and avoid tension, especially in the knees. The imperfections of the road are absorbed by our knees, which should be slightly bent, and our hands without squeezing the steering wheel too much.
Finally it is
essential to avoid clothing that restricts our view, mobility or driving comfort. Whenever possible, scooter drivers should wear conspicuous clothing so that other users can easily identify them and avoid the common problem of being invisible.
Source: La Verdad
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