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
