La Oliva regulates the use of e‑scooters

The City Council of La Oliva approved today’s ordinance regulating the use of scooters. The measure resulted from close cooperation between the Department of Citizen Safety, led by Mayor Isaí Blanco, and the Traffic Department, headed by Christian Rodríguez, and it sets limits on the circulation of personal‑mobility vehicles (PMVs).

The ultimate goal is to guarantee public safety for both local residents and tourists visiting La Oliva. To achieve this, the regulation establishes:

• Minimum age of 16 years to operate a PMV.
• Maximum speed of 25 km/h on bike lanes and 15 km/h in pedestrian zones.
• Prohibition of riding on sidewalks; cyclists must use designated bike lanes.
• No use of mobile phones, headphones, alcohol, or drugs while riding.
• Only one rider per vehicle; helmets and reflective vests are mandatory.
• Parking is allowed only in designated spaces.

Rental Companies

Rental operators must obtain a license and prior authorization, together with mandatory insurance covering both the fleet and users. They are also required to:

• Reject rentals to anyone under 16 years old.
• Enforce speed limits and zone restrictions through GPS technology.
• Remove improperly parked scooters or other PMVs from public spaces.

“Approving this municipal ordinance means taking another step forward in public safety, through regulations that govern road safety in the municipality,” said Mayor Isaí Blanco.

“A joint effort from the Citizen Safety area and, specifically, the Local Police, which has prepared the necessary reports that allowed us to regulate the ordinance together with the Traffic Department,” the mayor added.

Traffic Councilor Christian González explained:

“The ordinance finally allows us to respond to residents’ demands and achieves greater safety on our streets, both for pedestrians and for drivers of any vehicle.”

This initiative reflects the local government’s commitment to ensuring road and citizen safety in the municipality, addressing a growing demand that has emerged with the recent proliferation of personal‑mobility vehicles such as scooters.