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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 on shared and bike paths. 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: 必須填寫。
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter（Tasmania）
| Rule | 塔斯曼尼亞 |
|---|---|
| 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
| 地點 | 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: 必須填寫。
- 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 及 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.
常見問題
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.
官方資料
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