Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 126 / 200

Con la reforma de 2026, quien circula de noche con un patinete eléctrico (VMP) debe llevar:

With the 2026 reform, anyone riding an e-scooter (personal mobility vehicle, PMV) at night must have:

  • AUn elemento luminoso o reflectante.A lit or reflective item.
  • BPermiso de conducir de la clase B.A category B driving licence.
  • CUn remolque homologado.An approved trailer.
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Correct answer

  • AUn elemento luminoso o reflectante.A lit or reflective item.
Explanation

Under Article 118.3 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), PMV riders must wear a helmet and, between sunset and sunrise or in poor visibility, use at least one lit or reflective item visible from 150 metres. A reflective vest is only compulsory on all types of road for people who use the PMV for their work.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 118.3 (redacción del RD 518/2026)Asimismo, todos los conductores de estos vehículos que circulen entre el ocaso y la salida del sol, o en condiciones meteorológicas o ambientales que disminuyan sensiblemente la visibilidadRead the full rule

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