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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（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: 必填。
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter（Victoria）
| Rule | 维多利亚州 |
|---|---|
| Top speed it can reach | 25 km/h or less |
| 重量 | Up to 45 kg |
| Size | Not set |
| Motor power | No limit |
| Registration, licence, insurance | Not needed |
Where you can ride, and how fast
| 地点 | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpath | 不允许 |
| 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: 必填。
- 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（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（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 和 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（a free） EbikeMate Passport ——proof it’s yours if it’s stolen，and easier to sell.
常见问题
Are e-scooters legal（Victoria?）
Yes. Legal. No footpaths; 20 km/h on paths and roads up to 60 km/h.
How fast can an e-scooter go（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（Victoria?）
No — e-scooters are banned from footpaths（Victoria.）
Do I need a licence or registration for an e-scooter（Victoria?）
No — a legal e-scooter doesn’t need registration, a licence or insurance（Victoria.）
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter（Victoria?）
16
How heavy can an e-scooter be（Victoria?）
Up to 45 kg unladen.
官方信息来源
- Transport Victoria — E-scooter road rules
- Victoria Police — E-scooters
- TAC — E-scooters
- Energy Safe Victoria — E-transport devices
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