Scooters: regulations haven't kept pace with technology
Scooter users themselves agree that the rules need tightening up.
Representatives of a group wanting more control of scooters and bikes in Palma, Mallorca
The representatives of the group on Monday; they included Maria Fuster, who was knocked down and seriously injured by a scooter in November last year.
Demand for tighter regulation of scooters and bikes in Palma
The group had a message of "we want to walk without fear".
Electric scooters in Palma, Mallorca
Wearing a helmet is only a recommendation.
Electric scooter accidents in Mallorca up over 50% in a year
The vast majority of accidents don't involve collision with another person.
Campaign to ban scooters and bicycles from Palma’s pavements
Increase in the nuber of serious accidents.
María Fuster, a Palma Mallorca woman in hospital after being hit by an electric scooter
María Fuster. She was coming out of a shop when she was hit by a scooter.
Scooter accident in Palma: "My life's been ruined"
María Fuster faces months of operations and rehab. "Who pays for all this?"
Electric scooter in Ibiza.
There has been a rise in the number of accidents involving scooters.
Traffic directorate to demand insurance for electric scooters
There have been calls for this type of insurance for some time.
Electric scooters on the Via Cintura in Palma, Mallorca
Scooters are banned.
Serious injuries to scooter rider in Alcudia
The third serious accident involving a scooter in Alcudia this month.
Scooter accident in Alcudia, Mallorca
The scene of the accident.
Scooter accident in Palma, Mallorca
Scene of the accident.
Scooter rider seriously injured in Palma accident
The rider apparently went through a red light.
Electric scooter in Palma, Mallorca
Greater numbers of scooters and more accidents.
Electric scooter accident hospital admissions up almost 30% in the Balearics
Two people died last year following an electric scooter accident.
Police hunt Alcudia scooter-riding mugger
A middle-aged woman was threatened by the rider of a scooter.