The BOE has confirmed what many feared: minors under 18 driving scooters, bicycles, or mopeds must give 0.0 in alcohol, under a fine of 500 euros and a loss of 4 points. In 2025, the Guardia Civil conducted 144,346 drug checks and penalized 70,717 drivers, record numbers. But is this road safety or a smokescreen to avoid addressing real problems? 🚦
The technological trap: record checks that don't catch regular users 🧐
The 2025 statistics show an increase in drug checks, but the bias is evident: occasional consumers are caught, not those who regularly drive under the influence of drugs. Meanwhile, adults maintain the limit of 0.25 mg/l in exhaled air, a rate that allows driving after several beers. The Guardia Civil boasts record data, but the control technology still fails to distinguish between a weekend joint and an addict behind the wheel. Investment in infrastructure, such as safe bike lanes, remains the pending subject.
Parents, get your wallets ready: your child has no points to lose 💸
The funniest part of the new law is that the 500 euro fine is paid by the parents, who then pressure for it not to be enforced. And the loss of 4 points is a joke: scooters don't have a license, so the punishment is virtual. The government sells record check numbers, but the real cause of scooter accidents is the lack of lanes and the poor road education of car drivers, not a minor with a beer. Meanwhile, drunk adults in cars remain the kings of the road.