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Legal as “eRideables” since December 2021 — but the scooter must weigh 25 kg or less. Here are the rules for privately owned e-scooters tại Western Australia, 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 25 kg. No power (watt) limit.
- Footpaths: up to 10 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
- Helmet: Required — an approved bicycle, skate or motorcycle helmet.
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter tại Western Australia
| Rule | Tây Úc |
|---|---|
| Top speed it can reach | 25 km/h or less |
| Trọng lượng | Up to 25 kg |
| Size | up to 125 cm long, 70 cm wide and 135 cm high |
| Motor power | No limit |
| Registration, licence, insurance | Not needed |
Where you can ride, and how fast
| Ở đâu | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpath | 10 km/h |
| Shared path / bike path | 25 km/h |
| Road | 25 km/h — roads with a limit of 50 km/h or less |
Shared paths and bike paths, and roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less (and bike lanes on them). On separated paths, use the bicycle side. Slow to 10 km/h at crossings.
Rider rules
- Age: 16
- Helmet: Required — an approved bicycle, skate or motorcycle helmet.
- Lights and reflectors at night. A bell or other warning device. No passengers or animals.
- Phone must be mounted. Same drink and drug laws as drivers.
Fines
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone | $500–$1,000 |
| Visual display unit | $300 |
| Over 25 km/h, or over 10 km/h on a footpath | $100 |
| Road over 50 km/h | $100 ($500 over 70 km/h) |
| No lights or reflectors | $100 |
| No warning device | $100 |
| No helmet | $50 |
| Rider under 16 | $50 |
| Passenger or animal | $50 |
From the Road Safety Commission, updated May 2026.
Buying one: safety standards and batteries
No WA-specific product or battery standard for e-scooters.
- Check the top speed và weight against Western Australia’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 tại a free EbikeMate Passport — proof it’s yours if it’s stolen, and easier to sell.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
Are e-scooters legal tại Western Australia?
Yes. Legal as “eRideables” since December 2021 — but the scooter must weigh 25 kg or less.
How fast can an e-scooter go tại Western Australia?
The scooter must not be able to go faster than 25 km/h. Riders may go up to 10 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 tại Western Australia?
Yes, at up to 10 km/h, giving way to pedestrians (unless a sign says no).
Do I need a licence or registration for an e-scooter tại Western Australia?
No — a legal e-scooter doesn’t need registration, a licence or insurance tại Western Australia.
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter tại Western Australia?
16
How heavy can an e-scooter be tại Western Australia?
Up to 25 kg unladen.
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