Fines approves the ordinance regulating scooters, bicycles,…

The Fines City Council has finalized the Municipal Ordinance on the circulation of pedestrians, bicycles, and personal mobility vehicles, the full text of which is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Almería number 209, dated October 28, 2026, under file 2774/26. The agreement had been approved by the Plenary in an ordinary session on July 16, 2026 and, as no claims were filed during the public exhibition period, it was automatically finalized in accordance with article 70.2 of Law 7/1985, of April 2, regulating the Bases of the Local Regime. The announcement was signed in Fines on October 9, 2026, by the mayor, José Manuel López Oliver.

A framework for mobility that has already changed

The statement of reasons justifies the regulation based on the increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic and the generalization of PMVs, whose “rapid increase in use can cause coexistence problems if different users with disparate characteristics share public space without a regulatory framework.” The stated objectives are to increase road safety, impact environmental sustainability, modernize municipal regulations, and guarantee universal accessibility.

The ordinance is structured into eight titles and 34 articles, with two annexes dedicated to definitions and the technical characteristics of PMVs. Its scope covers all roads and public spaces under municipal ownership or jurisdiction and establishes as a general principle the priority of the pedestrian and, subsequently, the vehicle that offers the least protection to its occupants.

Minimum age of 15 and single-person use

Minimum age: 15 years to circulate with a PMV on roads and public spaces; those under that age may only use it if the vehicle is appropriate for their age, height, and weight, accompanied and under the responsibility of their parents or guardians.
Single-person use: PMVs may not transport passengers.
Helmet: mandatory for those under 16 years old on bicycles and PMVs and, for those over that age, when traveling on interurban roads.
Registry: the City Council may create a Bicycle and PMV Registry, voluntary and free of charge, to prevent thefts; those over 14 may register bicycles and those over 15 may register PMVs.
Documentation: registration in the registry of the General Directorate of Traffic and possession of technical documentation with CE marking, replaceable by a legible manufacturer’s sticker.
Insurance: recommended, not mandatory, for PMVs for personal use.

Annex II sets the limits for electric scooters without seats: maximum mass of 40 kilograms, power up to 1,000 watts, speed up to 25 km/h, and dimensions of 1.90 by 0.60 meters.

Sidewalks prohibited and maximum speeds

The regulation generally prohibits the circulation of bicycles and PMDs (Personal Mobility Devices) on sidewalks, streets, and pedestrian zones, except for the exceptions specified in the text. The limits are:

25 km/h on the roadway when no cycling path exists.
15 km/h in bike lanes, unless specifically signaled.
10 km/h in squares, parks, promenades, and shared zones.
5 km/h on sidewalks for skates, skateboards, and human-powered scooters.

It is prohibited to drive while wearing headphones or using a mobile phone, to ride while holding onto other vehicles, and to do so with alcohol or drug levels above legal limits, with the obligation to undergo tests conducted by the Local Police.

Rental companies: insurance, geolocation, and removal

Leisure companies must obtain temporary domain authorization, prove civil liability insurance, provide technical documentation for each vehicle including its chassis number, and commit to not renting to minors under the permitted ages or to persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs; groups must be mandatorily accompanied by a guide. Shared mobility companies must have a physical location, a telephone number, and a contact person available 24 hours a day, interoperable technology that guarantees the City Council real-time geolocation of the fleet, and qualified insurance. Non-compliance enables the removal of vehicles at the owner’s expense and the payment of fees.

Fines of 100, 200, and 500 euros

The sanctioning regime classifies minor, serious, and very serious infractions, with fines of 100, 200, and 500 euros respectively, in addition to immobilization, removal, and municipal impoundment. Riding without the permitted age, negligently, without a mandatory helmet, or without the required documentation is considered serious; lacking an enabling title or insurance for the economic activity is very serious. Companies will be responsible for infractions involving their vehicles and must identify the drivers to the Fines City Council in the event of an accident or report.

The ordinance enters into force upon its full publication in the bulletin, according to the final provision, and a contentious-administrative appeal may be filed against the agreement before the Contentious-Administrative Chamber of the High Court of Justice of Andalusia within two months from the day following the announcement. The regulation affects all users of the public roads of the municipality.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Almería, no. 209, October 28, 2026, Local Administration, page 9 (official reference: file 2774/26).