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On 26 October 2026, San Marino — Europe's third-smallest state, wedged between Italy's Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions — quietly overhauled its Highway Code with a decree that most European riders have never heard of. They should pay attention. Delegated Decree no. 162 does something very few European legal texts bother to do: it puts e-scooters, hoverboards, unicycles and four-wheel mobility scooters for people with disabilities under one clear rulebook, with a 500-watt power ceiling, a 25 km/h speed ceiling and mandatory third-party insurance. For anyone shopping for a folding four-wheel mobility scooter, it is a rare example of exactly the kind of legal clarity that senior riders and their families ask us for every week. The decree was signed on 26 October 2026 and reported by Insider San Marino on 27 October 2026. Its headline numbers: electric micromobility vehicles may circulate in public areas but only on certain categories of roads; the minimum age is 14; third-party liability insurance becomes mandatory; the vehicle must carry CE marking; power may not exceed 500 watts; and maximum speed is capped at 25 km/h. Riders of e-scooters, hoverboards, mini-scooters and unicycles must additionally wear a helmet and are banned from carrying passengers. Violations fall under second-category penalties, rising to third-category for repeat offences within five years. Notably, the decree does not introduce the so-called "targhino" mini licence plate that had been discussed locally. What the new San Marino rules actually say The micromobility tier: one definition, several devices The decree's micromobility chapter covers e-scooters, hoverboards, unicycles, pedal-assisted mini-scooters and three- and four-wheeled mobility scooters for people with disabilities. That grouping matters. In most European countries, mobility scooters sit in a legal grey zone — sometimes treated like pedestrians, sometimes like slow vehicles, rarely with their own explicit chapter. San Marino has instead drawn a single tier: CE-marked, 500 W maximum power, 25 km/h maximum speed, insured, minimum age 14, and permitted only on designated categories of public roads. Devices outside those limits do not qualify for the tier at all. New protections for cyclists — and a 1.5-metre overtaking rule The decree is not only about powered devices. Cyclists in San Marino must now wear a CE-marked helmet, fit approved front and rear lights, ride along the right-hand edge of the carriageway, and wear high-visibility or reflective gear at night and in poor visibility. Two new road signs are introduced — one marking cycling presence, one reminding drivers to keep distance — and where the safe-distance sign is displayed, drivers overtaking a cyclist must leave at least 1.5 metres of lateral space. Cyclists must also dismount where riding would obstruct or endanger pedestrians. These provisions respond to a citizens' petition (Istanza d'Arengo) approved in November 2025. Why a microstate's decree matters for the rest of Europe It is fair to ask why a country of around 34,000 people should influence a purchase decision anywhere else. The answer is that San Marino is a small, legible example of a trend that is playing out across the continent in 2026: governments are writing explicit, numeric rules for light electric vehicles instead of leaving riders to infer them. Ireland raised its e-scooter age limit to 18 and set a 400 W continuous-output cap in October. Austria reclassified L1e-B e-mopeds as motor vehicles on 1 October. Spain introduced national VMP registration and a January 2027 deadline for non-certified stock. San Marino's version of the same instinct is the 500 W / 25 km/h / insurance triangle — and because mobility scooters are explicitly included, it gives families a concrete checklist rather than a legal riddle. There is still no single EU-wide traffic code for e-scooters or mobility scooters. Every national market keeps its own thresholds, and a vehicle that is street-legal in one country may face different requirements across a border. That is precisely why product compliance — CE marking, honest wattage figures, certified batteries — belongs at the centre of the buying decision, not the footnote. Where the SUNNIGOO L3 Big Seat fits The SUNNIGOO L3 Big Seat was designed around the same envelope that regulators keep converging on. It runs a 500 W dual-motor system (2 × 250 W brushless hub motors) — sitting exactly at San Marino's new power ceiling, not above it. The manufacturer rates the range at up to around 60 km on a single charge, and the frame folds down with a one-click mechanism so the whole scooter can be lifted into a hatchback boot. For senior riders, the four-wheel layout trades a little agility for stability at low speed, which is exactly what a pavement-and-park vehicle should do. A note for German readers: four-wheel mobility scooters are treated as Krankenfahrstühle under German traffic law — on pavements they must keep to walking pace, and faster road use may require an insurance plate depending on the model's configuration. Rules differ by configuration, so confirm the specifics with your insurer before riding on public roads. Similar caution applies in France and Spain, where mobility-scooter classifications carry their own speed and pavement rules — see our guide to mobility scooter rules in France for the French case. A senior-rider buying checklist inspired by the decree Check power, honestly Ask for the continuous rated output, not the peak figure. A 500 W dual-motor system built from 2 × 250 W motors is a different product from a single motor "rated" at a peak number it only touches for seconds. Regulators are increasingly writing the continuous figure into law — Ireland's 400 W cap being the clearest recent example. Check weight, folding and transport A mobility scooter that cannot leave the house without a ramp is a mobility scooter that will not be used. The L3's folding frame and detachable seat exist so the scooter fits in a standard car boot — measure your boot before you buy, not after. Check range against your actual week Map your typical week: pharmacy, market, grandchildren, park. If the loop is under 25 km, a 60 km-rated machine gives you margin for cold weather and battery ageing — the same derating logic that applies to every lithium battery in winter. Check what your country actually requires Insurance, minimum age, helmet and permitted roads are all national questions. San Marino's answer is the one we described above; Germany, France, Spain and Italy each have their own. Buy for the strictest rule you will encounter, not the loosest. Conclusion San Marino's 26 October decree is small in territory but large in signal: Europe is converging on explicit limits — power, speed, insurance, CE marking — instead of ambiguity, and mobility scooters are being written into the rules by name. A folding 500 W four-wheeler like the SUNNIGOO L3 Big Seat fits comfortably inside that convergence, which is exactly where any senior-rider vehicle should sit. FAQs 1. What are the new micromobility rules in San Marino? Delegated Decree no. 162, adopted on 26 October 2026, allows CE-marked electric micromobility vehicles — e-scooters, hoverboards, unicycles, pedal-assisted mini-scooters and mobility scooters — on designated public roads with a maximum power of 500 W, a maximum speed of 25 km/h, mandatory third-party liability insurance and a minimum age of 14. E-scooter-type riders must also wear a helmet and may not carry passengers. 2. Do mobility scooters need insurance in San Marino? Yes. Under the decree, third-party liability insurance is mandatory for all electric micromobility vehicles circulating on permitted public roads, including three- and four-wheeled mobility scooters for people with disabilities. Penalties for violations rise for repeat offences within five years. 3. What is the legal power limit for mobility scooters in Europe? There is no single EU-wide limit; rules are national. San Marino's new decree sets 500 W and 25 km/h for its micromobility tier. Germany treats mobility scooters (Krankenfahrstühle) with pavement walking-pace rules, and other markets set their own thresholds — always check the national rules where you will actually ride. 4. How far can the SUNNIGOO L3 Big Seat travel on one charge? The manufacturer rates the L3 Big Seat at up to around 60 km per charge with its 500 W dual-motor system. Real-world range depends on rider weight, terrain, temperature and assist settings, and drops noticeably in winter — plan your weekly routes with margin. People also ask: What Are the Rules for Driving a Mobility Scooter in France? Senior Independence Starts at 600 Metres: Inside-City Use of the SUNNIGOO L3 Small Seat EU Battery Passport From 18 February 2027: What It Means for Your E-Scooter Battery About SUNNIGOOSUNNIGOO is a European e-mobility brand and manufacturer serving riders across Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and beyond, with EU warehouses in Germany, Poland and France and a service centre in Messel, Germany. Every SUNNIGOO e-scooter and mobility vehicle carries CE certification to EN 17128 and is backed by a 2-year warranty on motor and frame, with delivery in 3–7 working days from European stock. Whether you are looking for a folding mobility scooter for a family member or a compliant urban e-scooter for yourself, our team builds and supports every product to the standards Europe's regulators are now writing into law.