What's That Tiny Car?

These 45 kph (maximum speed of 28 mph) European micro-cars are licensed as motor-scooters but provide weather protection and stability. Slightly larger is the two-seater SMART and similar vehicles.

What's that tiny car?

In Europe, small cars with a maximum speed of 45 kilometers/hour (about 28 mph) are used for commuting and in cities. They don't require a driver's license, and they are allowed into some car-free zones.

These tiny vehicles fit into small parking spots. Many of them are set up to be operated from a wheelchair that enters via a ramp in the rear. They are used by people who are disabled, are too young to drive a car, have lost their licenses, or want to avoid the high costs of a regular car.
This three-wheeled delivery van was seen in Spain.
And this very similar one was spotted in a small town in Austria.

Here's the Smart. It's a regular car, but scarcely larger than the micro-cars.

This particular Smart is also a "car-sharing" vehicle which can be reserved for short trips -- another way to have the advantages of driving a car without having all of the expenses and inconvenience.