E-scooter Use

Know the Laws

Use of e-scooters is legalised in Victoria; however, it is essential to be mindful of the following information:

Please see the laws below, which show that it is unlawful for any primary-aged child to ride an e-scooter.  

You can legally ride an e-scooter in Victoria if you:

• Ride on:
  • shared-use paths (not on footpaths), or
  • roads that have a speed limit up to 60km/h
• are at least 16 years old
• Wear a helmet
• Do not travel more than 20km/h
• Do not use your mobile phone
• Do not carry a passenger ('dinking').

Legal e-scooter definition

A legal e-scooter is defined asa vehicle that:

• is designed for use by one person
• has a maximum speed of 25 km/h when ridden on level ground
• transports a person while the person is standing or seated
• has two wheels (one in front of the other)
• has a footboard between the front and rear wheels
• is steered by a handlebar
• does not weigh more than 45kg
• is propelled by a motor, or by the person pushing one foot against the ground.

An e-scooter that falls outside the scope of this definition is considered an unregistered motor vehicle, and is liable to penalties.

Offences while using an e-scooter

Victoria Police may enforce laws, including:

• unlicensed riding
• unregistered motor vehicle
• failing to wear a helmet
• riding on a footpath
• careless riding
• using a mobile phone while riding