Overview
- The Council of Ministers approved the Royal Decree on January 27 creating the DGT-run Registry of Light Personal Vehicles for all e‑scooters circulating in Spain.
- Once the DGT portal goes live, owners or legal guardians must register their vehicle, receive a digital certificate, and affix an identifying label obtained from authorized plate makers.
- About four million vehicles are affected, with assistance available via the DGT’s 060 line, through insurance agents or gestorías, and point‑of‑sale registration planned in coming months.
- Liability insurance is compulsory under the law in force since January 2, with fines reported between €202–€610 for lacking insurance and €250–€800 for riding uninsured depending on classification.
- Certified scooters register with serial and certificate numbers, while uncertified models can be temporarily registered with proof of purchase or a photo but must stop circulating after January 22, 2027; VMPs over 25 kg are treated as motor vehicles and require standard motor‑vehicle insurance.