Is my e-scooter legal? Free 1-minute check
Compare your scooter’s recorded speed, weight and rider age with selected public-riding limits. Then check the official requirements for your exact device and location.
Fast scooters and the 25 km/h rule
Scooters like this one are sold everywhere, often with top speeds of 40–100 km/h. In most states an e-scooter is only legal in public if it can’t go faster than 25 km/h — otherwise it counts as an unregistered motor vehicle. See the fines in each state.
E-scooter rules by state
| State | Private e-scooters | Top speed | Max weight | Footpath | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QLD | Legal | 25 km/h | 60 kg | 12 km/h | 16 + learner licence |
| NSW | Not legal in public | — | — | — | — |
| VIC | Legal | 25 km/h | 45 kg | Banned | 16 |
| WA | Legal | 25 km/h | 25 kg | 10 km/h | 16 |
| SA | Legal | Not set | 45 kg | 10 km/h | 16 |
| TAS | Legal | 25 km/h | 45 kg | 15 km/h | 16 |
| ACT | Legal | 25 km/h | 60 kg | 15 km/h | None (under-12s supervised) |
| NT | Only 200 W, 10 km/h | 10 km/h | — | 10 km/h | Not set |
Common questions
Is a 40 km/h e-scooter legal?
A 40 km/h maximum capability exceeds the 25 km/h device limit used in Queensland, Victoria, WA, Tasmania and the ACT. Selecting a slower app or riding mode does not establish compliance. South Australia has separate device and riding requirements. Check the official definition for the exact device and location.
Does motor power (watts) matter for e-scooters?
Yes in some categories. The NT motorised-scooter definition includes maximum power of 200 W and speed of 10 km/h. WA and Tasmania have separate low-powered scooter pathways relevant to under-16s. Rated or continuous power is not necessarily maximum power. Speed, mass, dimensions and other conditions also matter.
Can I ride my e-scooter in NSW?
Not in public as of October 2026 — private e-scooters can only be ridden on private property in NSW. Hire scooters are allowed in trial areas.
EbikeMate is independent and not a government service. Rules last checked 19 October 2026 — general information, not legal advice. Check the official sources on each state page.