Calanda approves the ordinance regulating scooters and PMDs

The Calanda City Council has definitively approved the municipal ordinance regulating the circulation of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), such as electric scooters, through the urban roads of the municipality. The regulation, published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Teruel number 173, dated September 10, 2026, sets a minimum age of 14, makes helmets and insurance mandatory, and provides for fines of up to 200 euros.

The initial plenary agreement was adopted on July 21, 2026 and, as no claims were filed during the public exhibition period, it was automatically elevated to definitive status. The full text is made public in compliance with article 70.2 of Law 7/1985, of April 2, on the Bases of Local Regime, and article 141 of Law 7/1999, of April 9, on Local Administration of Aragon.

What the ordinance regulates

The ordinance defines a PMV as a vehicle with one or more wheels, for a single person, and propelled exclusively by an electric motor, with a design maximum speed between 6 and 25 km/h. Competition vehicles, those intended for people with reduced mobility, and pedal-assist cycles, among others, are excluded.

As a general rule, PMVs shall circulate on the roadway using the center of the lane, and their circulation on sidewalks, platforms, and promenades is prohibited, unless expressly signaled. In pedestrian priority zones, the speed is limited to 10 km/h, and in cycle paths and parks to 5 km/h, always respecting pedestrian priority.

• PMVs cannot be assimilated into the figure of the pedestrian, as they are formally vehicles.
• Drivers of other vehicles must maintain a minimum safety distance of 1.5 meters when overtaking or passing a PMV.
• PMVs marketed as of January 22, 2024, must have their PMV certificate; from January 22, 2027, only those with said certificate may circulate.
• No driving permit is required to operate them.

Age, helmet, and insurance

The minimum age to drive a PMV is set at 14 years. All vehicles must carry lights and a bell in working condition, and a reflective vest will be mandatory in low visibility conditions or night driving. The driver is obliged to use an approved and correctly fastened protective helmet.

The ordinance makes it mandatory to contract third-party liability insurance, with a minimum insured capital equivalent to that provided for mopeds. The lack of insurance is considered a very serious infringement and can be penalized with a fine of up to 200 euros, in addition to the possible immobilization of the vehicle. PMVs owned by the municipality or intended for public services with collective coverage are excluded from this obligation.

Owners may voluntarily register their PMV (Personal Mobility Vehicle) in the municipal registry of the Calanda City Council, for which they must be registered as residents of the municipality and provide the homologation certificate and CE marking.

Sanctions Regime

The sanctions regime distinguishes three degrees of infringement, with fines of 60, 100, and 200 euros for minor, serious, and very serious offenses, respectively. Very serious offenses include driving before reaching the age of 14, operating a PMV that does not meet technical requirements, tampering with the vehicle to alter its design speed, and lacking insurance.

• Minor offenses (60 €): not having lights or a bell, not wearing a reflective vest when mandatory.
• Serious offenses (100 €): not respecting safety distances, parking in a way that obstructs traffic, or driving without a helmet.
• Very serious offenses (200 €): driving under the minimum age, lacking insurance, or transporting two or more people.

A 50% early payment discount will be applied if paid within 20 calendar days of notification. When the infringement is committed by a person under 18, their parents, guardians, or legal custodians shall be jointly and severally liable for the fine.

Entry into Force

The ordinance will enter into force once its full text is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Teruel and the period provided for in Article 65.2 of Law 7/1985 has elapsed. An administrative appeal may be filed against the agreement before the Administrative Chamber of the High Court of Justice of Aragon within two months of its publication.

With this regulation, Calanda establishes its own framework to organize the coexistence between pedestrians, drivers, and scooter users in a municipality where these vehicles are gaining a daily presence. The regulation seeks to reduce the risks derived from sharing pedestrian space and provide legal certainty to both users and the rest of the citizenry.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Teruel, number 173, September 10, 2026, Local Administration section (official reference: No. 2026-2631).