Santa Pola Local Police catch youth on e-scooter that reached speeds of up to 99 kph

A 14-year-old youth was fined nearly 2,000 euros by the Santa Pola Local Police for up to five infractions.

The child attempted to escape into the streets when the police patrol stopped him to try to identify him while he was riding an electric scooter along a Gran Alacant street at around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 26th March.

Officers from the Santa Pola Local Police unit were able to confirm that the electric scooter could travel up to 99 kilometres per hour when it was later tested.

The minor’s legal guardian has been given the fines.