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E-scooter riders in Spain must have this insurance by January 2026 – after 14 deaths last year

The DGT will be tasked with managing the new registry, though details of its rollout remain unclear.

Last updated: August 19, 2025 8:10 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: August 20, 2025
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From January 2026, anyone riding an electric scooter in Spain will need to have mandatory civil liability insurance in place – a landmark change aimed at improving road safety as the popularity of the vehicle continues to soar. The new requireme

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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