An electric scooter struck a 5-year-old girl on Gran Vía in Majadahonda, injuring her arm and legs. The incident reignites the debate over the safety of these vehicles on pavements.
On Sunday, July 5, an electric scooter hit a 5-year-old girl in the middle of Gran Vía in Majadahonda, as reported by her grandfather, known as 'Pache', through social media. The girl suffered injuries to her arm and legs, although her current condition has not been disclosed.
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, who are demanding stronger measures from the Majadahonda City Council against scooters operating in pedestrian areas. 'How long do we have to endure them circulating on pedestrian paths with total impunity?' questions the girl's grandfather in a message sent to this newspaper.
The City Council questioned at the last plenary session
This case is not new in the municipality. At the plenary session on June 25, the municipal group 'Vecinos por Majadahonda' asked the governing team, which holds an absolute majority, about the control of the five most common infractions committed by electric scooters: riding on the pavement, exceeding 25 km/h, running red lights, driving under the influence of alcohol, and using mobile phones or headphones.
Councillors Carlos Bonet and Federico Martínez, spokesperson and deputy spokesperson for the group, drew inspiration from the initiative of the Gijón City Council, which has tightened surveillance in the urban centre since June 1. 'If the DGT rules were followed, there would be no need to implement further measures. But we observe constant violations, and that is why we must act more firmly,' the Mobility Councillor of the Asturian city stated at the time.
The Majadahonda City Council is obliged to respond to these questions before the next plenary session on July 30. Among the issues raised, they ask whether the Security Councillor considers it necessary to monitor scooters to reduce the five infractions, and how many scooters have been fined so far in 2026.
Residents fed up with impunity
Pache's message has received numerous expressions of support. Roberto V. comments: 'What a scare you must have had! I can't conceive that they can go at those speeds among so many people. It's a disgrace.' Meanwhile, Marcos Pelluz adds: 'I can attest. Until recently, I was unknowingly riding my bike along Gran Vía, and no one said anything to me. I was obviously very careful. And I don't do it anymore.'
Gran Vía in Majadahonda is one of the main commercial arteries of the town, with a high influx of pedestrians, especially on weekends and peak hours. The circulation of scooters on pavements is prohibited by DGT regulations, which equate them to vehicles and require them to use the roadway, but the lack of enforcement means many users violate the rule.
The incident involving the 5-year-old girl is not an isolated case. In recent months, several similar incidents have been reported in the Community of Madrid, prompting some municipalities to consider stricter restrictions. In Majadahonda, community pressure is growing, and the City Council will need to respond before the end of July.
Meanwhile, the family of the young girl hopes her case will lead to action being taken. 'Who is responsible for the days she will spend in pain, if none of them have insurance?' questions the grandfather. The question hangs in the air as scooters continue to circulate on the pavements of Majadahonda.
