{Disarmed} No more alcohol, not wearing a helmet and a mobile phone in your hand: these are the new fines that can be applied to your electric scooter

Electric scooters are one of the cheapest and fastest transportation methods that exist to move around the city . Xiaomi is one of the brands that sells the most scooters in the world , in fact it has different models on the market that fit different needs.

Now, after its approval three months ago of the new Law on Traffic, Circulation of Motor Vehicles and Road Safety , the notice period is over and traffic fines begin, now also for some actions that can happen to you while using a VMP (Personal Mobility Vehicle).

Electric scooters are considered personal mobility vehicles or VMP, these are characterized by being made up of two wheels and a table that unites them up to 1 meter . The maximum speed of this type of vehicle is up to 25 km/h , from then on they are already considered another type of VMP vehicle whose regulations change depending on the City Council in which you are located because they were in charge of regulating the use of this type of vehicles.

No alcohol on the handlebars

One of the new rules that are contemplated in the new regulations is found in alcohol, where no alcohol rate is tolerated for minors under 18 years of age.

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The blood alcohol levels are identical to those found so far in other motor vehicles. In the case of testing positive, you will be sanctioned with a fine of 500 euros in case you do not have a driving license , otherwise you will be responsible for a sanction identical to the one that would be imposed in the case of driving under the effects of alcohol.

It should be noted that to drive this type of vehicle the minimum age is 16 years in most places and it is not necessary to have a driving license.

Source: DGT

In the case of having a card, it will also entail a withdrawal of 4 points . This is not the only new regulation, since the helmet becomes mandatory . In case of not carrying it, the user will face a fine of 200 euros.

The sidewalks are a much safer place than the road for scooter users, but it is forbidden to drive on them, and on the rest of the roads whose established speed limit is greater than 30 km/h. Carrying the mobile in your hand is also a reason for a sanction. These fines also have a fine of 200 euros.

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At the moment it is not necessary for these vehicles to be registered or to carry insurance , as long as they do not exceed 25 km/h.

Remember to be aware of the legislation of your city, since it will continue to be fully compatible with the new regulations of the DGT.

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The news No more alcohol, not wearing a helmet and a mobile phone in your hand: these are the new fines that can put you on your electric scooter was originally published on xiaomist by Alejandro Fernández .