How old must I be to ride an electric scooter and where am I allowed to ride?
Conditional: from 28 February 2026 an electric scooter may only be ridden by a person over 15 years old, which scrapped the previous limit of 12 (or 14 without conditions). A scooter counts as a light motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP) and must not exceed 25 km/h. A rider under 18 must wear a helmet, or face a €120 fine. You may ride on cycle lanes, tracks and paths, on shared pedestrian-and-cyclist areas only at walking pace, and where no cycle surface exists, along the right edge of the road in a built-up area limited to 50 km/h; outside built-up areas riding is banned. The widespread myth that anyone may ride a scooter on the pavement in every situation is wrong - the pavement is not meant for scooters, and using a phone or headphones while riding is prohibited (€120 fine). For children under 15 the parents are liable, and the set fine is €160.
📋 The rules
- From 28 February 2026 an e-scooter (a light motor vehicle up to 25 km/h) may only be ridden by people over 15; the previous limit was 12 or 14.
- The design speed limit is 25 km/h; faster vehicles do not belong in this class and count as a moped.
- A rider under 18 must wear a helmet; breaching this carries a €120 fine.
- You may ride on cycle surfaces, on shared areas at walking pace, otherwise along the right edge of a road in a built-up area up to 50 km/h; not outside built-up areas.
- Phones and headphones are banned while riding (€120 fine); riding under the influence of alcohol is punished as for any other driver.
🔓 Exceptions
- For children under 15 the parents or guardians are liable; the set fine for this offence is €160.
- On private and closed areas away from public roads these traffic rules do not apply.
- An ordinary non-motorised kick scooter is treated differently (much like a pedestrian on a gliding aid), not as a light motor vehicle.
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The fine for breaking the rules is usually €120 - it applies to riding without a helmet under 18, using a phone or headphones, and joining traffic incorrectly; it is issued by the police and municipal wardens. If a child under 15 rides an e-scooter, the parents or guardians answer for the offence, and the set fine is €160. The most overlooked trap is technical: if a scooter is modified to exceed 25 km/h, it no longer counts as a light motor vehicle but as a moped, which requires registration, insurance, a helmet and a driving licence - riding it without these is a serious offence. There is no compulsory insurance for an e-scooter, yet the rider is personally liable for damages caused to a pedestrian or other road user, which can run into thousands of euros. Riding under the influence of alcohol is punished as for other drivers, and penalties escalate on repeat offences or after a crash.
📎 Official sources
- PISRS - Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP) →
- Police - e-scooters and light motor vehicles in traffic →
- NIJZ - riding an e-scooter and injury prevention →
❓ Frequently asked
How old must I be to ride an e-scooter?
From 28 February 2026 an e-scooter, as a light motor vehicle up to 25 km/h, may only be ridden by a person over 15, whereas the limit used to be 12 or 14. For children under 15 the parents are liable, and the set fine for that offence is €160.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
A helmet is compulsory for every rider under the age of 18, while for older riders it is only recommended. If a minor rides without a helmet, the set fine is €120, which a police officer or a municipal warden can issue.
May I ride on the pavement?
The pavement is meant for pedestrians and is not intended for e-scooters, so riding there is generally not allowed. You may ride on cycle lanes, tracks and paths, and on shared pedestrian-and-cyclist areas only at walking pace.
How fast may an e-scooter go?
The design speed of a light motor vehicle is 25 km/h, and faster vehicles are not allowed in this class. If a scooter is modified to exceed 25 km/h, it counts as a moped and requires registration, insurance and a driving licence.
Can I have a glass of wine and ride?
Riding under the influence of alcohol is treated as seriously on an e-scooter as for other drivers and is punished, because it is a motor vehicle in traffic. If you are clearly intoxicated or cause a crash the fines escalate, and you are personally liable for any damage.
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