Warning to tourists over Spain mobility scooter rules that could end in £425 fine

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Be warned - Brit tourists using mobility scooters in Benidorm could face their vehicle being seized - and could even end up with a hefty fine of £425 (€500) as local authorities start to clamp down on their usage.

The Spanish resort is a favourite hotspot for Brits, attracting over 800,000 visitors last year.However, UK holidaymakers have been complaining about mobility scooter drivers whizzing along the beachfront at "nearly 30-40 miles an hour".

Lee Cartwright, a specialist at Mobility Solutions Direct, has outlined the regulations that mobility scooter users need to adhere to in order to avoid being slapped with a £425 penalty in the resort popular with UK tourists and expats.Lee warned: "Benidorm is beloved by UK tourists, drawing millions of British visitors annually.

However, the resort is facing issues due to its popularity, particularly with the increasing complaints about mobility scooters.""Problems arise from people renting them just for fun.