The new DGT regulations for Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) came into force on January 2, 2026, imposing financial penalties on users who do not comply with the new requirements. Key obligations include vehicle registration, visible identification, and mandatory insurance coverage.

Parallel to the new legislation, the Supreme Court has confirmed that an electric scooter can be considered a moped if it exceeds the technical limits established for PMVs. This decision, reflected in a ruling dated November 17, 2025, implies that driving these vehicles without a moped license may lead to criminal consequences.

The events leading to this resolution date back to 2021, when a defendant was intercepted driving on Puig Castellar street in Barcelona. The electric scooter in question had a power of 1900 watts and reached a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour, clearly exceeding legal limits.

The courts determined that the legal classification of a vehicle depends exclusively on its technical characteristics, regardless of its appearance. This resulted in an infringement of Article 384.2 of the Penal Code, as the user was driving without the required license. European regulations (Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013) define PMVs with a maximum speed limited between 6 and 25 km/h.