Am I allowed to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
Yes — you can ride an e-scooter from age 15, but there are clear rules. You must be at least 15 to ride alone; if you are under 15, an adult of at least 18 must accompany you. The speed must not exceed 20 km/h. A helmet is mandatory for everyone since 1 January 2022, not just children. You cannot carry a passenger — one person per scooter. The scooter must have lights in the dark and be CE-approved, and you must ride on the cycle path if there is one. The 0.5 alcohol limit also applies to e-scooters.
📋 The rules
- At least 15 to ride alone
- Speed must not exceed 20 km/h
- Helmet mandatory for everyone (since 2022)
- No passenger — one person only
- The 0.5 alcohol limit also applies
🔓 Exceptions
- Under-15s may ride if an adult of at least 18 accompanies them
- Private land outside the Road Traffic Act is not covered
- Self-balancing vehicles have their own rules
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Fines range from around 700 kr for carrying a passenger to 1,500 kr for no helmet. Drink-riding on an e-scooter is punished as drink-driving.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
How old must I be to ride an e-scooter?
At least 15 to ride alone. If you are under 15, an adult of at least 18 must accompany you.
Is a helmet mandatory on an e-scooter?
Yes. A helmet is mandatory for all ages since 1 January 2022. The fine for riding without is around 1,500 kr.
What is the speed limit?
At most 20 km/h. You must ride on the cycle path if there is one, and never on the pavement.
Can I carry a passenger?
No. There may be only one person per scooter. A passenger brings a fine of around 700 kr.
Does the alcohol limit apply to e-scooters?
Yes. The 0.5 alcohol limit also applies, and drink-riding is punished as drink-driving.
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