The modification impacts motorcyclists, electric scooter users, cyclists, and taxi drivers. Key measures include mandatory helmets for scooter users, setting a minimum age of 15 years for riding, with a potential €200 fine for non-compliance. For cyclists, the helmet exemption on interurban roads is removed, and it becomes mandatory for 'riders', who must also wear reflective vests.
Taxi drivers also face significant changes, such as the obligation to wear seatbelts at all times. This rule extends to goods vehicles and driving instruction vehicles.
For motorcyclists, the use of protective gloves will be mandatory for both riders and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds on interurban roads, along with closed footwear on all types of roads. Non-compliance will result in €200 fines. Moped helmets must be homologated. 'Riders' operating motorcycles will also need to wear reflective vests.
Regarding the use of the shoulder by motorcyclists, the new regulation does not permit general use. It will only be allowed under three specific conditions: traffic congestion, the motorcycle not exceeding 30 km/h, and the section being properly signposted.
Most changes will take effect on October 1, 2026. However, articles concerning mandatory lighting for VMPs (Personal Mobility Vehicles) and homologated helmets for motorcyclists will be implemented on October 1, 2027. The requirement for homologated protective gloves will depend on a subsequent ministerial order.
