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Benidorm pedestrian zone mobility regulations

Overview

The Benidorm City Council has implemented new measures to regulate various forms of mobility within pedestrian zones to enhance safety.

Initially, authorities intensified restrictions on electric scooters following reports of infractions and safety concerns. This included reinforcing signage in high-traffic areas and increasing police surveillance to monitor compliance with helmet and insurance requirements. To date, the city has issued 1,100 sanctions related to these violations.

Subsequently, the council unanimously approved a modification to the municipal mobility ordinance to prohibit the use of multi-passenger, self-propelled electric wheelchairs on sidewalks and pedestrian zones. Officials stated the ban aims to protect pedestrians from hazards caused by larger, faster-moving vehicles that are often used for recreational rather than strictly mobility-related purposes.

Entities

Benidorm · Francis Muñoz · Benidorm City Council

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Benidorm bans multi-passenger electric wheelchairs

    Benidorm has unanimously approved a ban on multi-passenger electric wheelchairs in pedestrian zones to improve safety and reduce conflicts between pedestrians and recreational users.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Benidorm increases scooter restrictions in pedestrian zones

    Benidorm authorities have increased signage and police surveillance to crack down on electric scooter use in pedestrian zones, having already issued 1,100 sanctions to improve public safety.

Sources

3djuegos.com · alicanteplaza.es