scooters

Catching an offender on a scooter on foot is impossible. So the Valencia police are going to chase them on scooters

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Yes, electric scooter users have to respect traffic rules. In fact, in recent years specific regulations have been created for them. But there is a problem: “catching” an offender on a scooter is almost impossible. And that is why in Valencia they have gotten to work creating a new unit. One who rides a scooter. on scooter. “We are convinced that this unit is going to be a success and will be a benchmark. There are already town councils from all over Spain that have asked us and want to know how it works,” The words are from María José Catalámayor of Valencia, at the presentation of the city’s new municipal police unit. The objective will be to ensure that users of scooters and other personal mobility vehicles circulate in compliance with traffic regulations on the city’s bike lanes. Their powers range from fining those who circulate incorrectly to those who do so with tricked out scooters or under the influence of alcohol. The scooter in Valencia. The information presented by the Valencia City Council specifies that the city has 200 kilometers of bicycle lanes and that between 2019 and 2023 the use of this means of transport skyrocketed, growing by 186% in those years. Creating a specific group with 12 officers to control traffic while patrolling on scooters is the latest decision by a city that is trying to bring non-compliant users into line. In 2024 they already presented their own machine to control which scooters complied or did not comply with the regulations in a kind of mobile MOT. According to data from the City Council collected by elDiario.esaccidents involving scooters have skyrocketed. In 2019, 346 incidents were recorded where they were present but in 2025 they will already reach 1,192. That is, at least three incidents daily throughout the year. Escapism. The press release that the Valencia City Council has published to confirm this information makes it clear what one of the problems they are facing in the city is: The use of the VMP allows a patrol integrated into the urban mobility network, with greater capacity for direct observation and precise detection of infractions such as inappropriate speed, improper circulation or dangerous maneuvers. Its small size and great maneuverability facilitate rapid approach to conflict points and inspection of the state of the lane, signage and safety elements. In interventions with offending users, VMPs offer the necessary agility to safely reach and detain those who try to evade police action. This unit efficiently and sustainably reinforces the police presence in spaces where traditional citizen security vehicles show operational limitations. And the agility and speed with which an electric scooter moves makes it very difficult for an agent to stop it unless, at that very moment, it is riding a bicycle. Even by car, a patrol can have problems if, for example, an offender steps onto a sidewalk or travels on a segregated bike lane. good money. It must be taken into account that, although you do not need a driving license of any kind as is the case with a bicycle, using an electric scooter requires compliance with basic traffic rules. For example: The user must wear a helmet Only one person can circulate per scooter Driving on sidewalks and pedestrian crossings is prohibited. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is prohibited Mobile phone use prohibited It is prohibited to wear headphones It must be taken into account that some of the above infractions are classified as serious or very serious within the Traffic Law and, therefore, a user who drives under the influence of alcohol cannot have points removed from his or her driving license but can be fined 500 euros. More watched. In recent years we have seen how electric scooter users are beginning to be more vigilant. It must be taken into account that we are talking about a device that, almost by default, can circulate at a maximum speed of 25 km/h, which is obliged to move on asphalt and bike lanes but which on many occasions we find them on the sidewalk. This has led the DGT to create a record of all scooters soldwith a type of license plate that must be present on the chassis of the vehicle to demonstrate that it complies with the legal technical characteristics. In addition, users will have to have civil liability insurance for their use. Photo | Valencia City Council In Xataka | Arrested for driving an electric scooter capable of going 111 km/h: more than four times the permitted speed

There will be no insurance or registration for electric scooters on January 2, 2026. The DGT has confirmed it

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On January 2, 2026, I aspired to put some order with electric scooters. At least, the order understood as the DGT understands it. And on that date, all electric scooters They had to begin to comply with a series of conditions. They would have been sold as new or were electric scooters that are already in the hands of users. Now, the DGT has confirmed that this will not be possible. In order to apply the new regulations, it is necessary to a Royal Decree that has not been approved and that, as of December 23, 2025, it will be impossible for it to arrive in time for the new year. Despite this, Traffic reminds us that it is mandatory to have insurance for it, which will have to be active before the end of January of next year. So… what has been approved and what is mandatory? No insurance at the moment From 2024all electric scooters sold in Spain have a certificate that includes the technical characteristics of the electric scooter. This certification serves agents to verify whether or not said personal mobility vehicle complies with the technical characteristics for which it was created. And it must be taken into account that an agent can stop an electric scooter but they are also being done controls in some cities. In bliss plate Data such as the maximum speed at which it can circulate must therefore be reflected. In addition, the DGT had to have a VMP registry ready so that anyone who had a vehicle of this type could register their electric scooter. This forces those who have a vehicle of this type before 2024 to have to send the electric scooter to one of the laboratories accredited by the DGT. It will certify that the vehicle is not modified and confirm that it meets the permitted technical conditions. This registration will be a kind of registration for electric scooters and every new scooter sold in our country must be registered. The intention was to leave this possibility to the private customer until 2027, but they were going to be forced to have civil liability insurance as of January 2, 2026. This left them on the verge of having to “homologize” the electric scooter no matter what. However, the DGT has today published a clarifying note in which it states the following: “The Council of Ministers, taking into account the urgency of the processing of the aforementioned Royal Decree, agreed on November 18, 2025, to process it urgently. Although the hearing and public information procedures have already been completed, its approval will not be possible before next January 2” Without this Royal Decree approved, the DGT confirms that there is no legal basis to be able to demand from users registration and insurance of the electric scooter. They assure that “the technical development for the registration of VMPs is already completed” but that without the regulations that regulate this approved, they will not be able to demand these two requirements from January 2, 2026. Therefore, electric scooter users will not have to have insurance for their electric scooters as of January 2, 2026. But, in addition, Traffic does not indicate from what date they expect this change to be active. They only specify that it is mandatory to have insurance as of January 26, 2026 for those personal mobility vehicles with a weight greater than 25 kg and a speed greater than 14 km/h. Electric scooters are considered light personal mobility vehicles and, therefore, insurance will not be required. At least for the moment. Photo | Volodymyr Dobrovolskyy In Xataka | Barcelona suspected that many electric scooters are souped-up. They just stopped one that could reach 113 km/h

There are skirts that go fast, there are scooters that are going very fast and then there are scooters like The Turbo: 160 km/h

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What are all in common, absolutely all the electric scooters that any Spaniard can buy? That are limited, by law, at 25 km/h. It doesn’t matter if it is worth 200 or 1,500 euros, the scooter cannot pass that speed. That contrasts, of course, with what is capable of getting the fastest electric scooter in the world. Your name? Bo the Turbo. Your maximum speed? More than 160 km/h. Where does this come from? BO is a British company born in 2019 whose founders have advanced engineering experience in Formula 1. Roughly, BO is a company dedicated to electric scooters and its latest proposal is the Bo the Turbo, a conventional scooter on the outside but that, inside, has a double engine and a motor competition train “with a power-pepper ratio superior to that of the Bugatti Veyron“, according to the company. Bo the Turbo | Image: bo Excessive power. The device, because of scooters only has the form factor, has a power of up to 24,000W. For development, BO was associated with Rage Mechanics and applied the Safesteer stabilizer, his own technology, which basically assists the driver when he passes through a pothole or irregular surface. To stop, the scooter incorporates Hope V4 disc brakes With four front and rear pistons, as well as floating rotons so that the system does not warm more than the account in braking at high speed. And the result? This video surely speak by itself. Battery. A section that surely arches some eyebrow is that of autonomy. After all, a mamotreto like this moving at a tremendous speed surely endures little. According to the company, it is quite the opposite. It has a 1,800 WH battery, which translates into an autonomy of up to 240 kilometers. And for what? Needless to say, this scooter is not made for retail sale. It is a proof of concept, a demonstration of how far a single -person electrical mobility can go if technology is released. Putting a scooter 160 kilometers per hour is dangerous, even more on the street, so surely, to see it, we only see it in a circuit (where, everything is said, it has to be hilarious to pilot it). Bo the Turbo | Image: bo If someone wanted it, their price is $ 29,500, there are limited editions and is manufactured by order. Curious fact: The first unit will go to the house of a collector in Madrid. It will be there, precisely, the first units will be shown in the prelude to the Madrid Formula 1 Prize. However, it is not the fastest. Although the Bo The Turbo has brutal figures, the truth is that it is not the fastest electric scooter in the world. That title has, for now, The RM-X of precisely Rage Mechanics. This scooter has a power of 50,000W, reaches 173 km/Hy goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, always according to the brand. The fight against rapid scooters. These personal mobility devices They live a convulsive timeat least in our country, where they are increasingly limited. Not only can they not exceed 25 km/hbut they cannot go on the sidewalks and are prohibited from circulation in interurban roads, crossings, highways, highways or urban tunnels, the use of helmet, etc. is mandatory. As far as speed is concerned, it is no secret that there are methods to eliminate the limitations of some models. Without going any further, at the beginning of the year It was detected in Barcelona A trucado device that could move at 113 km/h. This can carry sanctions of up to 500 euros and the withdrawal of the vehicle. Cover image | Bo In Xataka | Mounting on a solar panel is possible: the electric scooter that works with solar energy arrives

May begins with very good offers in mobiles, electric scooters, Bluetooth headphones and more. Hunting bargains

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We return with a new Friday of hunting bargains in which we have been able to see very good offers in some other mobile, but also in good Sony Bluetooth headphones and even in an electric scooter of the most complete. If you are looking for a good bargain, these are five of the best offers we have seen throughout the week. CMF Phone 2 Pro by 249 eurosNothing’s new mobile can already be reserved for offer, and includes a Bluetooth gift headphones. Sony Wh-1000xm4 by 189 eurosSony Bluetooth Top headphones have come down again, and stay for less than 100 euros. iPhone 16 by 829 eurosMediamarkt sets its new historical minimum price on the mobile of the current Apple generation. Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra by 499.99 eurosXiaomi’s electric scooter now stays at half price. Lego Star Wars – Millennial Falcon by 63.74 eurosa set to expose at home that has a great level of detail. CMF Phone 2 Pro Nothing’s new mobile has premiered in Amazon through the big door. He CMF Phone 2 Pro It is in reserve period and will be launched on May 12, but we can already find it reduced by 249 euros In its 128 GB configuration and includes bluetooth headphones Cmf Buds 2 totally free. He CMF Phone 2 Pro It has a very good screen settings: 6.67 inches AMOLEDFull HD+resolution, 120 Hz refreshment rate, compatibility with HDR10+ and 3,000 nits peak shine. All this for less than 250 euros. You also have to add the new button Essential Key Space and that maintains the curious design of the previous generation, allowing again to add accessories to the rear housing, which is interchangeable again. CMF Phone 2 Pro (128 GB) + CMF Buds 2 * Some price may have changed from the last review Sony Wh-1000xm4 With the passage of time the headphones Sony Wh-1000xm4 They have been going down price, and not just exactly. Although in recent months we have been able to find them, Now they have one of the best prices we have seen to date: They are found in Mediamarkt by 189 euros. They are not those of the last generation, but they offer a very good value for money. Not only do we find excellent audio quality, but also with a very good Active adaptive noise cancellation noise cancellation. To this we must add that the headphones are very comfortable and light and that they offer a very good autonomy of up to approximately 30 hours of use. * Some price may have changed from the last review iPhone 16 That the iPhone do not fall in price or lower very little is something that we could consider as of the past. In recent months we have found many offers in a good variety of models (even in other devices such as Mac or iPad). Mediamarkt, for example, had never had so cheap iPhone 16: It is in the store for 829 euros. He iPhone 16 It is a good mobile if what we are looking for is a compact format. Comes with a screen Super Retina XDR of 6.1 inchesinternally has the A18 chip, it is compatible with Apple Intelligence And it comes with him camera control buttonan interesting addition for photography. * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra On the other hand, if you are looking for a good electric scooter, the official Xiaomi store has one of the best offers that we can currently find in this type of vehicles. It is about Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultraa very complete scooter that is at half price: now it is found by 499.99 euros. He Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra It offers a maximum speed of 25 km/h, it can rise pending with a 25%inclination, the battery offers a Autonomy of up to 70 kmit has IP55 certification And it comes with several driving modes: sports mode, standard mode and pedestrian mode. Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra * Some price may have changed from the last review Lego Star Wars – Millennial Falcon There is very little for Star Wars Day. On May 4, franchise day will be held, so in many stores we have found offers in all kinds of products, especially in Lego. He Set of the Millennial Falon has fallen again in price and can be found in Amazon by 63.74 euros. This set of the millenary hawk has a very careful design: it includes the cabin, the great posterior engine, the cannons and more. It comes with a total of 921 pieces, it has dimensions of 12 cm high, 24 cm long and 19 cm wide And it comes both with its own support and with its identification plate. Lego Star Wars – Millennial Falcon * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | Nothing, Sony, Apple, Xiaomi, Lego In Xataka | The best mobiles (2025), we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which to buy and 19 models from 20 euros to 450 euros

The best medium flash offers in iPhone mobiles, 75 -inch televisions, electric scooters and more

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Mediumkt has launched one of the best campaigns of what we have been from the year. In the Flash offers We can find enough discounts on a wide variety of devices, but there are five specifically that stand out above the others. The campaign will be available for just a few hours, Until February 17 (tomorrow) at 09:00 hours. iPhone 14 by 599 eurosApple’s mobile from two generations has never been so cheap. Samsung Q64D by 799 eurosa good price for this huge 75 -inch qled television. HP Victus 16 by 1,099 eurosa gaming laptop that mounts an RTX 4060 graphics card. Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra by 399 eurosan electric scooter of the most complete that is at half price. Apple Airtag pack by 105 eurosa pack that includes four units of the Apple locator. iPhone 14 Before the rumors about an imminent presentation of the iPhone se 4Mediamarkt has launched a historical discount on the iPhone 14. Apple’s mobile can now be found at a minimum historical price during flash offers, since it remains for 599 euros instead of the usual 739 euros. The iPhone 14 highlights, above all, its excellent 6,1 -inch OLED Retina Screenbut also because still He has several years of updates. * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung Q64D Mediamarkt has also launched a good assortment of discounts in many TVsbut there is one that stands out above others. The smart TV Samsung Q64D now it can be found by 799 euros instead of 1,899 euros with the discount of 57%. This television comes with a generous 75 -inch qled screenis compatible with HDR10+ Adaptive and integrate the voice assistant Alexa. Samsung Q64D (75 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review HP Victus 16 On the other hand, if what you are looking for is a good gaming laptop, Mediamarkt also has a good price in the HP Victus 16 model. 1,099 euros instead of 1,499 euros, we are facing a fairly complete computer that integrates a 16.1 -inch antirrefle IPS screenan Ryzen 7 7840hs processor, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD and a GEFORCE RTX 4060 graphics card. * Some price may have changed from the last review Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra If you were waiting as water from May February a good price in a electric scooterhe Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra It is in Mediamarkt at half price: by 399 euros instead of 799.99 euros. This scooter has double suspension, offers maximum speeds of 25 km/Hy an autonomy of up to 70 km, has IP55 certification and allows one Powerful acceleration in slopes with inclination of up to 25%. Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra * Some price may have changed from the last review Apple Airtag pack Although it is not the best offer to date, the four pack Apple Airtag It has dropped in a good discount during the Mediamarkt Flash offers, since it stays for 105 euros instead of 129 euros. The Apple locator stands out, among other things, because You can prevent us from lost a wallet, a backpack, a suitcase and even house or car keys. It is integrated into the search network, its autonomy is up to 1 year and Changing the battery is very simple. Apple Aireg (pack with four units) * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Mediamarkt and Buyardation (header), Apple, Samsung, HP, Xiaomi In Xataka | Best iPhone. Which to buy and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality price In Xataka | Best gaming laptop in quality price ratio. Which to buy and eight recommended models

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