Palma Interim Report: Over 7,700 Notices Under the New Conduct Code

Between July and September, Palma issued significantly more notices than in the previous year. Many violations concern E-scooters and street vendors — the city sees this as a sign of intensified controls.

More Checks, More Notices: Palma's First Interim Report

The summer months brought not only tourists and early evening strollers to Palma's streets, but also a noticeable amount of administrative offenses. Between July and September, the city administration registered over 7,700 notices — about twice as many as in the same period last year. This paints a clear picture: since the introduction of the new conduct code, enforcement has intensified.

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What the notices focus on

E-scooter riders are particularly often on the lists: without helmets, without insurance, or with abusive use in pedestrian zones. Illegal vendors near the beach and in the old town alleys also repeatedly appear in the case numbers. The administration counted more than 4,100 violations solely under the new catalog.

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In the evenings, when the heat subsides and the promenades fill up, control teams patrol more intensively on Passeig del Born, Plaça Major, and Paseo Marítimo. I saw two teams around 9 p.m. last week, intentionally heading toward areas with high foot traffic — talk, a reporting form, and that's it.

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Reactions on site

A bakery owner on Calle Sant Miquel is pleased: 'Finally something is being done about trash and noise.' Other residents and restaurateurs view the matter with ambivalence: many measures are sensible, but the implementation sometimes seems rushed. Tourists I spoke to seemed surprised by so much presence of the authorities — no one expects to be checked during an evening stroll.

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The mayor described the figures as a sign of intensified controls and as a clear signal against noise, litter, and public disturbances. Whether the hard line will sustainably improve quality of life remains an open question — the pros and cons will likely continue to be debated in the coming months.

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What this means for locals and visitors

Practically: anyone on an E-scooter should have a helmet and proof of insurance ready. Street sales without authorization are risky — that can quickly lead to fines. For night owls: loud groups and open glass in the old town are good candidates for a chat with the officers.

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The interim balance is just a snapshot. As the coming months pass, it will become clear whether the numbers fall when controls become the norm — or whether new problem areas emerge. In any case, Palma has demonstrated this summer season: conduct rules are now being visibly enforced.

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A small side note: If you see a group with flashlights and control forms on Saturday evenings — they're probably not ghost hunters, but order services recording notices. A nice Palma evening image, somehow.