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Legal since 1 December 2021. Here are the rules for privately owned e-scooters（Tasmania, in plain English. It is general information, not legal advice — check the official sources at the bottom before you buy or ride.）
The short version
- Device: can’t be able to go faster than 25 km/h; weighs under 45 kg. No power (watt) limit for riders 16+.
- Footpaths: up to 15 km/h. Paths: up to 25 km/h. Roads: up to 25 km/h, on roads with a limit of 50 km/h or less.
- Age: 16. Under-16s may only ride low-powered scooters (200 W or less and 10 km/h or less).
- Helmet: 必填。
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter（Tasmania）
| Rule | 塔斯马尼亚州 |
|---|---|
| Top speed it can reach | 25 km/h or less |
| 重量 | Under 45 kg |
| Size | under 125 cm long, 70 cm wide and 135 cm high |
| Motor power | No limit for 16+; 200 W or less for under-16s |
| Registration, licence, insurance | Not needed |
Where you can ride, and how fast
| 地点 | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpath | 15 km/h |
| Shared path / bike path | 25 km/h |
| Road | 25 km/h — roads with a limit of 50 km/h or less |
Footpaths (15 km/h), shared and bike paths (25 km/h), and local roads with a 50 km/h limit or less with no dividing line or median — or other roads a council has declared.
Rider rules
- Age: 16. Under-16s may only ride low-powered scooters (200 W or less and 10 km/h or less).
- Helmet: 必填。
- At night: white front light, red rear light and a red rear reflector. No passengers or animals. No phone.
- No registration or third-party insurance (treated like bicycles). A scooter outside these limits is a motor vehicle.
Fines
Police can fine riders and confiscate scooters; official pages don’t list the amounts.
Hire e-scooters
Hire scooters（Hobart and Launceston.）
Buying one: safety standards and batteries
No Tasmania-specific product or battery standard.
- Check the top speed 和 weight against Tasmania’s limits before you pay — most fast scooters can’t be ridden legally here.
- Buy from a seller who can tell you which safety standard it meets (AS/NZS 60335.2.114, EN 17128 or UL 2272) and give you a receipt.
- Use the charger that came with it, and read our e-scooter battery safety guide.
- Record its serial number now — see where to find it. If it’s stolen, that number is how police match it to you.
Keep its serial, photos and receipt（a free） EbikeMate Passport ——proof it’s yours if it’s stolen，and easier to sell.
常见问题
Are e-scooters legal（Tasmania?）
Yes. Legal since 1 December 2021.
How fast can an e-scooter go（Tasmania?）
The scooter must not be able to go faster than 25 km/h. Riders may go up to 15 km/h on footpaths, 25 km/h on shared and bike paths and 25 km/h on roads with a limit of 50 km/h or less.
Can I ride an e-scooter on the footpath（Tasmania?）
Yes, at up to 15 km/h, giving way to pedestrians (unless a sign says no).
Do I need a licence or registration for an e-scooter（Tasmania?）
No — a legal e-scooter doesn’t need registration, a licence or insurance（Tasmania.）
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter（Tasmania?）
16. Under-16s may only ride low-powered scooters (200 W or less and 10 km/h or less).
How heavy can an e-scooter be（Tasmania?）
Under 45 kg unladen.
官方信息来源
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