An increasing number of fruit shops in Vitoria-Gasteiz are choosing to display their goods on the street, a tactic to attract customers with vibrant and fresh produce, particularly during spring. This practice, while not new, has gained popularity in recent years along streets such as Fueros, Badaya, Prado, and Siervas de Jesús, and even at the Iparralde roundabout. However, this has led to some resident complaints regarding sidewalk congestion.

Currently, there is no specific regulation prohibiting the display of fruit on public streets in Vitoria-Gasteiz. In 2021, under the administration of former mayor Gorka Urtaran, efforts were made to draft an ordinance to regulate this activity, aiming to boost commerce while preventing nuisances. This proposed ordinance would have addressed aesthetic and health standards, defined sidewalk space, and introduced a public space occupation fee. However, the project was abandoned at the end of that legislative term.

The current situation is described as 'alegal'. The City Council reiterates that street displays are permissible as long as "minimum hygienic-sanitary conditions" are met. In the absence of a specific ordinance, oversight falls to health services and public space inspectors. The council notes that displaying fruit and vegetables on the street poses a "low risk to consumer health," as these items are typically washed or peeled before consumption and are already exposed within shops.

In addition to hygiene, shops must comply with general public space occupation rules. Similar to restaurant terraces, any business wishing to place items on the street in front of their premises must notify and obtain authorization. While utilizing the space between the shop window and the curb is legal, occupying public thoroughfares requires municipal permission, just like any other external fixture.