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 and whether you can legally ride an e-scooter in your state.
Jump to your state:
- New South Wales
- Australian Capital Territory
- Victoria
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
NEW SOUTH WALES E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in NSW?
Riding personal e-scooters remains illegal on roads and road-related areas, including footpaths, shared paths, and bicycle lanes. However, you can use them on private property.
You can also ride a shared e-scooter in trial sites in some parts of NSW.
Speed Limits
Footpath - Not Allowed
Shared Path - 10 KM/H (shared e-scooters, only in specified trial sites)
Bike Lane - 20 KM/H (shared e-scooters, only in specified trial sites)
Road - 20 KM/H(shared e-scooters, only in specified trial sites)
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16 y/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: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
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 ACT as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15 KM/H
Shared Path - 25 KM/H
Bike Path -25 KM/H
Road - Not permitted on roads unless there is no footpath, shared path, or nature strip next to the road
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 12 y/o
License Requirement - Not Required
Prohibitions
Drugs & Alcohol - Not Allowed
Carrying Passengers - Not Allowed
Mobile Phone Usage - Not Allowed
Carry on Public Transport - Allowed if certain requirements are met
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights – Required
Last Updated: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/e-scooters
https://cmet.com.au/safety/cyclists/
VICTORIA E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in VIC?
Yes, it is fully legal to ride an e-scooter in Victoria as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
Speed Limits
Footpath - Not Allowed
Shared Path - 20 KM/H
Bike Lane - 20 KM/H
Road - 20 KM/H on roads with a speed limit of 60 KM/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: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/electric-powered-scooters-e-scooters
QUEENSLAND E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in Queensland?
Yes, it is fully legal to ride an e-scooter in Queensland as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 12 KM/H
Shared Path - 12 KM/H
Bike Lane - 25 KM/H
Road - 25 KM/H on roads with a speed limit of 50 KM/H or less
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age With Supervision - 12 y/o
Minimum Age Without Supervision - 16 y/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 the Driver
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices
https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/initiatives/pmd-rules/
SOUTH AUSTRALIA E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in South Australia?
Yes, it is fully legal to ride an e-scooter in South Australia as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 10 KM/H
Shared Path - 10 KM/H
Bike Lane - 25 KM/H
Road -25 KM/H on roads where there is no bike lane, with a speed limit of 50 KM/H or less
Rider Requirements
Minimum Age - 16 y/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: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/cycling/motorised-wheeled-recreational-devices
https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/personal-mobility-devices
WESTERN AUSTRALIA E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in Western Australia?
Yes, it is fully legal to ride an e-scooter in Western Australia as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 10KM/H
Shared Path - 25KM/H
Bike Lane - 25KM/H
Road - 25KM/H on roads where there are no dividing lines, with a speed limit of 50 KM/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: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideable-offences-and-penalties
TASMANIA E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in Tasmania?
Yes, it is fully legal to ride an e-scooter in Tasmania as long as the device meets specific requirements. Road rules apply.
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 the Driver
Scooter Requirements
Insurance - Not Required
Certified Helmet - Required
Bell/Horn - Required
Lights - Required
Last Updated: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/personal_mobility_devices
https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/
NORTHERN TERRITORY E-SCOOTER LAWS
Can you ride e-scooters legally in the Northern Territory?
Riding personal e-scooters remains illegal on roads and road-related areas, including footpaths, shared paths, and bicycle lanes. However, you can use them on private property.
The NT government encourages the use of hired e-scooters instead.
Speed Limits
Footpath - 15 KM/H (hired e-scooters)
Shared Path -15 KM/H (hired e-scooters)
Bike Lane -15 KM/H (hired e-scooters)
Road - Only allowed for a distance of less than 50 m if there is an obstruction on a footpath, nature strip, or shared path, or it is impracticable to travel on the adjacent area
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: 07/08/2025
Relevant Links:
https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes
