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Legal. No footpaths; 20 km/h on paths and roads up to 60 km/h. Here are the rules for privately owned e-scooters in Victoria, 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 up to 45 kg. No power (watt) limit.
- Footpaths: not allowed. Paths: up to 20 km/h. Roads: up to 20 km/h, on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less.
- Age: 16
- Helmet: Required.
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter in Victoria
| Rule | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Top speed it can reach | 25 km/h or less |
| Weight | Up to 45 kg |
| Size | Not set |
| Motor power | No limit |
| Registration, licence, insurance | Not needed |
Where you can ride, and how fast
| Where | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpath | Not allowed |
| Shared path / bike path | 20 km/h |
| Road | 20 km/h — roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less |
Shared paths, bike paths and roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less. Never on footpaths.
Rider rules
- Age: 16
- Helmet: Required.
- A legal e-scooter can’t go faster than 25 km/h on level ground. A faster one is an unregistered motor vehicle.
- Front and rear lights at night or in low light. No passengers. No hand-held phone. Don’t ride two abreast.
- No licence or registration for a legal e-scooter.
- The TAC doesn’t cover injuries from riding a private or hire e-scooter (you may be covered if hit by a registered vehicle, train or tram).
Fines
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| E-scooter that can exceed 25 km/h | $1,046 |
| Hand-held phone | $627 |
| Disobeying traffic lights | $523 |
| No helmet | $418 |
| Drinking alcohol while riding | $418 |
| Road over 60 km/h | $366 |
| Footpath riding | $314 |
| Rider under 16 | $314 |
| Over 20 km/h | $261 |
| Carrying a passenger | $261 |
| Riding two abreast | $209 |
Amounts current as of 1 July 2026.
Hire e-scooters
Hire scooters only in councils with an approved operator.
Buying one: safety standards and batteries
Energy Safe Victoria has proposed certification and marking for e-scooters and their batteries; no start date had been set.
- Check the top speed and weight against Victoria’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 in a free EbikeMate Passport — proof it’s yours if it’s stolen, and easier to sell.
Common questions
Are e-scooters legal in Victoria?
Yes. Legal. No footpaths; 20 km/h on paths and roads up to 60 km/h.
How fast can an e-scooter go in Victoria?
The scooter must not be able to go faster than 25 km/h. Riders may go up to 20 km/h on shared and bike paths and 20 km/h on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less. Footpaths are off limits.
Can I ride an e-scooter on the footpath in Victoria?
No — e-scooters are banned from footpaths in Victoria.
Do I need a licence or registration for an e-scooter in Victoria?
No — a legal e-scooter doesn’t need registration, a licence or insurance in Victoria.
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Victoria?
16
How heavy can an e-scooter be in Victoria?
Up to 45 kg unladen.
Official sources
- Transport Victoria — E-scooter road rules
- Victoria Police — E-scooters
- TAC — E-scooters
- Energy Safe Victoria — E-transport devices
This guide explains things in general terms. It is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.