Electric scooter laws vary from state to state in Australia and can change from time to time. You can read about the latest electric scooter laws in your state and whether it is legal to ride an e-scooter in your state, and what restrictions apply, by checking each state department site listed below.
Victorian Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in Victoria. The primary location to check the current Victorian Electric Scooter Laws is the Transport VIC Site.
New South Wales Electric Scooter Laws
As of 8 August 2025, it remains illegal to ride personal electric scooters in New South Wales, except where they are part of a designated e-scooter trial. The primary location to check the current New South Wales electric scooter laws is the Transport NSW Site.
Queensland Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in Queensland. The primary location to check the current Queensland Electric Scooter Laws is on the Queensland Government Site.
Tasmania Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in Tasmania. The primary location to check the current Tasmania Electric Scooter Laws is on the Transport Tasmania Site.
Western Australia Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in Western Australia. The primary location to check the current Western Australia Electric Scooter Laws is on the Western Australia Government Site.
Northern Territory Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in the Northern Territory. The primary location to check the current Northern Territory Electric Scooter Laws is on the Northern Territory Government Site.
South Australia Electric Scooter Laws
As of 8 August 2025, it is already legal to ride electric Scooters on public roads or pathways. The primary location to check the current South Australia Electric Scooter Laws is on the South Australia Vehicle License Site.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Electric Scooter Laws
It is legal to ride electric scooters in the Australian Capital Territory / ACT / Canberra. The primary location to check current Australian Capital Electric Scooter Laws is on the Transport ACT Site.
Australia is becoming more and more e-scooter friendly, which is great to see. It is important, if you are planning to ride an e-scooter, that you check the legal regulations for electric scooters in your state before riding.
