Local police in Rojales have taken action against two minors, aged between nine and eleven, after they were found riding electric scooters near the Poeta Miguel Hernández public school. The police acted on formal complaints about the boys’ disregard for pedestrian zones, posing potential danger to themselves and passers-by. Despite warnings from parents, the minors continued their reckless behaviour.

Officers contacted the minors’ parents, informing them about their children’s infractions and the confiscation of the scooters as per the municipal mobility vehicle regulations. The scooters will be returned to the parents upon presentation of the necessary documentation at the police station.

During a subsequent check, police discovered that one of the scooters had been modified to reach speeds of up to eighty kilometres per hour, far exceeding the legal limit of twenty-five kilometres per hour. Authorities highlighted the responsibility that parents have for ensuring the safety and legal compliance of their children’s activities.

The local police chief emphasised the successful implementation of the electric scooter ordinance, noting significant reductions in the number of minors riding without helmets and increased awareness among young riders. Police officials urged families to educate children on the serious nature of electric scooters, which can lead to severe accidents if misused.