This weekend I’ve been at Expo Torrevieja with N332, at the International Auditorium, and I came across something that genuinely made me stop and think.
Not because it looked impressive — but because it actually made sense.
It was a helmet designed for e-scooters and bicycles, but with a twist. It has built-in lights for visibility, and integrated speakers, which means you can listen to music or take calls hands-free.
Now, before that sounds like a loophole — it’s really important to understand the rules in Spain.
Using headphones or earbuds while riding is not allowed. Using a mobile phone is also not allowed. These rules exist for a reason: awareness. If you block out the sounds around you, you are removing one of your key safety tools.
What makes this helmet different is that the speakers are built into it, so your ears remain open. You can still hear traffic, people, and everything happening around you.
But even with that, there is a responsibility.
Volume matters.
If you turn it up too much, you lose awareness — and that defeats the whole purpose. The idea is not to create a bubble around you, but to stay connected to your surroundings while using the technology sensibly.
The other thing that stood out to me is something much more basic — and much more important.
The helmet itself.
This is not just an accessory. It is essential safety equipment. On an e-scooter or a bicycle, your head is one of the most vulnerable parts of your body. In Spain, helmets are mandatory in many situations, but even where they are not, wearing one should be a personal standard, not a legal question.
What I liked about this helmet is that it combines three things that should always go together: visibility, awareness, and protection.
It does not replace responsibility. It supports it.
And that’s really the point.
If new ideas like this make it easier for people to ride safely, stay visible, and remain aware of their surroundings, then they are worth paying attention to.
But no matter what you wear, or what technology you use, the most important thing does not change:
Stay aware. Stay responsible. And always ride with safety in mind.
