L'Hospitalet de Llobregat's Guàrdia Urbana seized 373 electric scooters between 1 January and 26 May 2026, a figure that already exceeds the total for the whole of 2025. The city has stepped up checks on personal mobility vehicles as part of that effort.
The controls matter in the Barcelona area too, because L'Hospitalet sits right next to the city and shares many of the same traffic and pavement pressures. For readers following local transport policy, see our coverage of community issues and sport across the city.
Authorities say the aim is to improve road safety and keep pedestrian routes clear. Electric scooters are now a common part of daily travel in the metropolitan area, but they also bring problems when riders ignore local rules.
According to the article, scooters are confiscated for offences such as improper parking, missing required documentation, or unsafe riding. Barcelona has its own rules for scooters, including speed limits, designated riding areas, and restrictions on pavements.
The trend points to tighter enforcement as cities across Catalonia adapt to new forms of urban transport. L'Hospitalet's figures show that the checks are already having a visible impact on scooter use in the city.
Originally published by Diari Catalunya. Read original article.
