Since the end of January, the Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP)Among them, electric scooters, are required to register in the Register of Light Personal Vehicles, integrated into the National Vehicle Registry managed by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT).
The measure is based on the Royal Decree 52/2026, of January 28, which modifies the General Vehicle Regulations and Royal Decree 2822/1998, and establishes the framework for the new registration and mandatory identification of these vehicles.
In Marina Alta, different bodies of Local police They have already begun to disseminate informational notices to the public to facilitate compliance with the new procedures and avoid penalties.
What is a VMP, according to the DGT?
The DGT defines VMPs as personal mobility vehicles one or more wheels, with a single place, powered exclusively by electric motors and with a maximum speed between 6 and 25 km / h.
In order to be able to drive, they must have certificate of registration and bring one visible identification label.
The three steps to comply with Law 5/2025
The DGT reminds users that registration is the necessary first step to comply with Law 5/2025, of July 24, which introduced the obligation to insure personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) within the framework of regulations on civil liability and insurance in the circulation of vehicles. engine.
The steps, in this order, are:
- 1) Register the VMP in the DGT register.
- 2) Take out mandatory civil liability insurance.
- 3) Place the identification label where essential vehicle identification data is reflected (model, make, series and certificate number or its equivalent in the cases provided).
How and where to register the scooter
The registration process is carried out through a procedure telematic through Electronic Office from the DGT. Furthermore, the 060 phone It offers assistance to users during the registration and enrollment process.
To complete the registration, in addition to the owner's details, the VMP identification information must be provided, including the serial number and, when it exists, the certificate numberThe fee must also be paid corresponding administrative fee.
Once the registration has been requested, the DGT issues a digital registration certificate in PDF.
The identification label and the license plate number
After registration, the system generates a Plate number for the VMP. With the digital registration certificate, the holder will be able to acquire the identification label with the assigned number, in a format of the type M XXXX LLLto place it on the VMP as a visible license plate. The label can be obtained at any authorized license plate issuing center.
Certified and non-certified VMPs: what happens until January 22, 2027
Currently, there are two main groups of VMPs in circulation:
VMP with circulation certificate
Are the ones They meet the requirements of the Features Manual from the DGT (Spanish Directorate General of Traffic), with minimum guarantees of quality, durability, and safety for the user and other road users. From the January 22, 2024Only VMPs of this type (certified) can be marketed.
VMP without certificate, with temporary exception
There are VMPs that They do not have a circulation certificate for not meeting the technical requirements, but the regulations include an exception: they are allowed to continue circulating until January 22, 2027. However, They must also register in the registry and have mandatory insurance.
In these cases, since there is no certificate number, the registration form requires that it be indicated literally "Uncertified vehicle" when that information is requested. Starting from January 22, 2027VMPs that do not have certification will not be allowed to circulate.
Mandatory insurance: why registration is essential
Registration is the necessary step to access mandatory third-party liability insurance. With the registration certificate, the owner can apply for insurance, and the registration of the insurance in the National Vehicle Registry is done electronically. Compensation Consortium Insurance on the same day as the hiring.
The DGT frames this requirement within a strategy of road safety, aimed at reducing accidents and ensuring compensation coverage for people injured in accidents involving VMPs.
Penalties for non-compliance
The regulations stipulate penalties if the status of the personal mobility vehicle (PMV) is not regularized. Not having insurance (according to the penalty system associated with the civil liability and insurance law) can result in fines of between 202 and 610 euros.
Riding a personal mobility vehicle (PMV) without insurance can result in fines of between 250 and 800 eurosDepending on the applicable classification: as a light personal vehicle or as a motor vehicle, in cases such as those that exceed 25 kilos of weight y 14 kilometers per hour.
What owners and legal guardians should keep in mind
The registration obligation applies to owners of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) and, in the case of minors, to their children. legal guardianswho are responsible for carrying out the necessary procedures to regularize the vehicle and comply with the registration, identification and insurance requirements.
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