Understanding Australian E Scooter Laws
NEW SOUTH WALES E SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride E Scooters legally in NSW?
Rental E-Scooters Only
Speed Limits
Footpath - Not Allowed
Shared Path - 10KM/H
Bike Lane - 20KM/H
Road - Not Allowed
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - 0.05 BAC/No Drugs
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Not Allowed
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights – Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/e-scooters/
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY E SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride E Scooters legally in ACT?
Yes, it is fully Legal to ride an E-Scooter in the Australian Capital Territory / ACT
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15KM/H
Shared Path - 25KM/H
Bike Lane - Not Allowed
Road - Only Residential Streets with No Footpath
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 12y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - Not Allowed
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Ask Driver
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights – Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://www.police.act.gov.au/road-safety/share-road/e-scooters
VICTORIA E SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride E Scooters legally in VIC?
Yes, it is fully Legal to ride E-Scooters in Victoria / VIC.
Speed Limits
Footpath - Not Allowed
Shared Path - 20KM/H
Bike Lane - 20KM/H
Road - 20KM/H on roads with a speed limit of 60KM/H or less
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - Not Allowed
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Not Allowed
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Read more about the latest changes to e scooter laws in Victoria Australia.
Government Link: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/e-scooters-in-victoria
QUEENSLAND E SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride E Scooters legally in QLD?
Yes, it is fully Legal to ride E-Scooters in Queensland / QLD.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 12KM/H
Shared Path - 12KM/H
Bike Lane - 25KM/H
Road - 25KM/H
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age With Supervision - 12y/o
Minimum Age Without Supervision - 16y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - 0.05 BAC/No Drugs
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Ask Driver
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices
SOUTH AUSTRALIA E SCOOTER LAWS
Rental E-Scooters Only
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15KM/H
Shared Path - 15KM/H
Bike Lane - Not Allowed
Road - Not Allowed
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 18y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - 0.05 BAC/No Drugs
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Not Allowed
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/riding_motorised_scooters
WESTERN AUSTRALIA E SCOOTER LAWS
Fully Legal E-Scooter Use
Speed Limits
Footpath - 10KM/H
Shared Path - 25KM/H
Bike Lane - 25KM/H
Road - 25KM/H on local roads with a speed limit of 50KM/H or less
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - 0.05 BAC/No Drugs
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Not Allowed
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables
TASMANIA E SCOOTER LAWS
Fully Legal E-Scooter Use
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15KM/H
Shared Path - 25KM/H
Bike Lane - 25KM/H
Road - 25KM/H
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - Not Allowed
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Ask Driver
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Government Link: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/personal_mobility_devices
NORTHERN TERRITORY E SCOOTER LAWS
Rental E-Scooters Only
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15km/H
Shared Path - 15KM/H
Bike Lane - 15KM/H Road - Not Allowed
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 18y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - 0.05 BAC/No Drugs
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Not Allowed
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights – Required
Last Updated: 05/01/2024
Government Link: https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes