VMP regulations in Dénia: requirements for the use of an electric scooter and where to circulate
Dénia already has the new regulations for cycles and personal mobility vehicles. With this it is intended to educate on how to circulate around the city both with bicycles and with new types of transport, such as electric scooters.
Below you have an index with all the points that we are going to deal with in this article.
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Bicycle regulations and other cycles
A cycle is considered to be a vehicle with at least two wheels and propelled exclusively or mainly by the muscular energy of the person or persons on the vehicle, particularly by means of pedals.
Requirements
- They must have a bell.
- Tunnel or low light reflective: red rear light and white front light; Homologated orange reflectors on the rear, spokes and pedals.
- Reflective clothing on interurban roads.
- Mandatory use of an approved protective helmet on all roads for children under 16 years of age (drivers and passengers). Mandatory for all occupants on interurban roads.
Where can they circulate?
Bicycles, as well as cycles in general, can circulate both on urban and interurban roads, unless expressly indicated otherwise.
urban road rules
- They will be able to overtake other vehicles on the right or on the left, depending on their safety.
- At intersections regulated by traffic lights and retentions, you can overtake stopped vehicles or to get to the stop line.
- Unsegregated lanes are used only by bicyclists. The speed limit will coincide with that of the road in which they are located.
- The lanes segregated from motorized traffic and bike paths can be used by cycles, chairs and tricycles for people with reduced mobility, scooters and skateboards.
Intercity road regulations
- With walkable shoulder: they will circulate on the hard shoulder on their right.
- No walkable shoulder: they will circulate on the right and as close to the edge of the road.
Personal mobility vehicles
VMPs are vehicles with one or more wheels equipped with a single seat and propelled exclusively by electric motors that can provide a maximum design speed between 6 and 25 km/h.
Requirements
- To circulate, they will need a circulation certificate as of 22-01-2027, and as of 22-01-2024 they cannot be marketed without said certificate.
- Helmet or approved protection system.
- Front red and white rear light.
- Maximum approved speed of 25 km/h.
- Minimum age 15 years.
- Without passenger (individual use).
- Violations and sanctions classified as serious with a fine of €200.
where can they circulate
The VMP can circulate on the roads and speed zones of 20 and 30 km/h within the city.
Common prohibitions for cycles and VMP
- Driving on sidewalks, walkways and pedestrian areas is prohibited except for vertical and horizontal signage expressly authorizing it.
- Driving using helmets, headphones or mobile devices is prohibited.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is prohibited.
- Parking that obstructs the passage and accessibility of pedestrians, as well as tied to trees or street furniture, is prohibited. The cycle parking lots located on public roads are reserved exclusively for cycles and personal mobility vehicles.
- The general traffic regulations for vehicles will be respected: traffic lights, pedestrian crossings...
Traffic exceptions in Dénia
The cycles and Personal Mobility Vehicles have express authorization to circulate through the Marineta Cassiana and the Glorieta-Marqués de Campo. However, they must do so at a pedestrian speed (approximately 10 km/h) and pedestrians will have preference.
