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WHAT A SHOCK
WHAT A SHOCK
by JOHNNOBEV » Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:31 am
On the way back from a meal last night my wife and I had quite a shock.
As we turned right at a corner I saw a movement on my left.
All of a sudden one of these motorised scooters shot across the front of us and disappeared up an alleyway.
There were no lights on the scooter and the user was dressed in dark clothing.
Luckily nothing happened, except both our heartbeats going into overdrive.
Its about time there was laws introduced to control these scooters.
But even so, the users should have the sense to wear clothing and others items that show them up in the dark.
As we turned right at a corner I saw a movement on my left.
All of a sudden one of these motorised scooters shot across the front of us and disappeared up an alleyway.
There were no lights on the scooter and the user was dressed in dark clothing.
Luckily nothing happened, except both our heartbeats going into overdrive.
Its about time there was laws introduced to control these scooters.
But even so, the users should have the sense to wear clothing and others items that show them up in the dark.
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Re: WHAT A SHOCK
by PGA » Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:14 am
There are already laws in place.
- Personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters are now officially considered vehicles across Spain.
- They can no longer be used on pavements. Riders caught doing so will be fined up to €500 by Spanish police.
- Riders can also be fined €500 for using their mobile phone or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. These “distractions” are the most common causes of fatal accidents involving e-scooters or similar in Spain.
- The maximum speed for all roads is set at 25 km/h. There are also calls for manufacturers to start making this the maximum speed at which personal mobility vehicles can operate. A decision to drop the speed limit for all vehicles on two-way streets in cities from 50 to 30km/h will make it safer for e-scooters to be on the road as well.
- E-scooter owners must have a circulation certificate provided by the manufacturer but they will not need a government registration number as previously considered.
- Riders are advised to wear a reflective vest and take out insurance, although for the moment this isn’t mandatory. There is no law stating that helmet usage is obligatory either.
- Personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters are now officially considered vehicles across Spain.
- They can no longer be used on pavements. Riders caught doing so will be fined up to €500 by Spanish police.
- Riders can also be fined €500 for using their mobile phone or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. These “distractions” are the most common causes of fatal accidents involving e-scooters or similar in Spain.
- The maximum speed for all roads is set at 25 km/h. There are also calls for manufacturers to start making this the maximum speed at which personal mobility vehicles can operate. A decision to drop the speed limit for all vehicles on two-way streets in cities from 50 to 30km/h will make it safer for e-scooters to be on the road as well.
- E-scooter owners must have a circulation certificate provided by the manufacturer but they will not need a government registration number as previously considered.
- Riders are advised to wear a reflective vest and take out insurance, although for the moment this isn’t mandatory. There is no law stating that helmet usage is obligatory either.
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Re: WHAT A SHOCK
by Chrisdee » Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:07 am
What about mobility scooters for old people? Is that the same?
PGA wrote:There are already laws in place.
- Personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters are now officially considered vehicles across Spain.
- They can no longer be used on pavements. Riders caught doing so will be fined up to €500 by Spanish police.
- Riders can also be fined €500 for using their mobile phone or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. These “distractions” are the most common causes of fatal accidents involving e-scooters or similar in Spain.
- The maximum speed for all roads is set at 25 km/h. There are also calls for manufacturers to start making this the maximum speed at which personal mobility vehicles can operate. A decision to drop the speed limit for all vehicles on two-way streets in cities from 50 to 30km/h will make it safer for e-scooters to be on the road as well.
- E-scooter owners must have a circulation certificate provided by the manufacturer but they will not need a government registration number as previously considered.
- Riders are advised to wear a reflective vest and take out insurance, although for the moment this isn’t mandatory. There is no law stating that helmet usage is obligatory either.
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Re: WHAT A SHOCK
by Glassfull » Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:24 pm
I seem to recall a recent photo on TQ of two people ‘trying’ doors at night in Dona Pepa. I believe it was recorded on a Ring Doorbell. I’m certain that one had a scooter. It’s a swift, quiet and discreet method of transport for someone up to no good
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Re: WHAT A SHOCK
by sunworshipper » Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:46 am
There is a very informative post on the N332 Facebook page regarding electric scooters.
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