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Are electric scooters prohibited from driving on the Via Expresso?
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Are electric scooters prohibited from driving on the Via Expresso?

dnoticias.pt13 September 2026 at 17:00

A video showing a person riding an electric scooter inside a tunnel on the Via Expresso section between Porto Moniz and São Vicente went viral within a few hours and is generating intense public debate. The images drew attention to the speed reached by the rider and to the driving rules applicable to this type of vehicle.

The situation was reported by the newspaper DIÁRIO, which highlighted the incident and raised questions about the legality of electric scooters driving on that road. The video generated various reactions on social media, with users divided on the subject.

The episode raises a central question: are electric scooters effectively prohibited from driving on the Via Expresso? The situation raises doubts about the current regulations and enforcement of this type of vehicle on highways and fast roads.

Why this matters

This question is relevant for readers in Madeira, as it directly affects those who use electric scooters and intend to drive on fast roads. The article alerts to the need to clarify the driving rules at a time when these vehicles are increasingly common in the region.

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