The Girona Municipal Police have issued 1,564 citations to electric scooter users over the past year, according to the report released this week. The figure includes penalties imposed during both specific checks and ordinary patrols in different parts of the city.
Controls and sanctions in the urban center
Between January and October 2025, nearly 1,200 infractions related to the use of electric scooters were registered in Girona. Officers conducted 403 specific checks, resulting in 640 citations. Additionally, 924 further penalties were imposed during regular patrol services.
The most common infractions detected are riding in unauthorized areas or pedestrian zones, carrying two people on the same scooter, riding in the wrong direction, not respecting traffic signals, using a mobile phone, or wearing headphones while riding
New Helmet Use Regulations
Since January 2026, the new regulations from the Directorate-General for Traffic have come into effect, establishing the mandatory use of helmets for electric scooter riders. Girona will begin to fine users who ride without helmets starting this Monday, incorporating this infraction into the municipal sanctioning system.
In 2022, the Girona City Council had stopped issuing fines for not wearing a helmet after state regulations indicated that this obligation was pending regulatory development
Municipal Regulations and Traffic in Girona
Personal mobility vehicles must preferably circulate on the bike lanes and designated cycle paths in the city. The maximum speed allowed by municipal ordinance is 20 km/h within the urban area. Circulation on sidewalks, pedestrian-only areas, parks, squares, and unauthorized public spaces is prohibited.
Electric scooters can only carry one person, they cannot be ridden with headphones or while using a mobile phone, and they must respect signage and general traffic regulations.