The amendment to the by-law on pedestrians and vehicles will see municipal regulations match state regulations to improve road safety and coexistence with pedestrians. The most significant change is the inclusion of a specific regulation for personal mobility vehicles (PMV) such as electric scooters.

What is being added to the by-law on pedestrians and vehicles?

Personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters:

• Obligatory use of an authorised protective helmet.
• Vehicles are for one person only.
• Vehicles must have front and back lights, brake lights and a hooter.
• Riders cannot circulate while over the established alcohol limit or while under the influence of drugs.

Bicycles and personal mobility vehicles:

• Riders are not allowed to circulate on pavements except in spaces for this purpose or if under 12 and accompanied by an adult.
• In the case of build-ups of pedestrians, PMV users and cyclists must get off their vehicles.
• These vehicles can only be parked by being attached to spaces set aside for this purpose.
• Specific conditions apply for using these vehicles for urban goods distribution.

In parallel to the amendment to the by-law, a participatory process has also been opened on the municipal platform Decidim so that local people can give their input.