The city of Cadiz is preparing to align its regulations with the new rules from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) regarding the use of electric scooters. Starting in June, sanctions will be applied to owners who operate their scooters without the mandatory license plate and without civil liability insurance, as reported by Mayor Bruno García.
Before these fines come into effect, which will amount to 200 euros for not having a license plate and 350 euros for lacking insurance, the Cadiz council will launch an informative campaign. Under the slogan “It's not a game, but there's a lot at stake,” this initiative will run between April and May. Local Police officers will distribute information on the street, and posters with QR codes will be displayed to facilitate downloading the new regulations.
“"They are interesting, sustainable, and efficient vehicles, but they must coexist with residents through proper and responsible use. With this action, we will protect citizens and scooter owners."
Inspector Ángel González León of the Cadiz Local Police explained that the DGT website has experienced saturation due to the high volume of registration applications nationwide, which has delayed the full implementation of the regulations. He also warned that the license plate sticker cannot be printed at home but must be obtained at authorized points. Lack of insurance will also lead to the vehicle's impoundment.
Meanwhile, the Cadiz Traffic Ordinance will continue to apply existing sanctions. These include fines of 100 euros for circulating in pedestrian areas, 200 euros for using headphones or a mobile phone, and penalties for driving under the age of 15 or carrying two passengers. Mayor Bruno García detailed that in 2023, 500 sanctions were imposed, a figure that rose to 739 in 2024 and decreased to 668 in 2025. So far this year, fines are approaching one hundred, with the most common related to circulation in pedestrian areas and the use of mobile devices.
