Australian E Scooter Laws Summarised - 2023

May 19, 2023
Australian E Scooter Laws Summarised - 2023

Electric Scooter laws in Australia can be very confusing, varying from state to state. We have consolidated all the electric scooter laws for each state to help you understand your local Electric Scooter Laws & whether you can legally ride an e scooter in your state.

 

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: 30/03/2023

Government Link: https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes  

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