E-scooter rules in Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: No national e-scooter rule has been verified. Whether and how e-scooters may be used on public roads and paths is set by each state and territory, and the individual state rules are not compared here yet.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Use on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Helmet required | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Insurance required | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate or sticker | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Maximum speed | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where to ride | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Passengers allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- E-scooter (personal mobility device) rules are made by each state and territory and differ between them. No single national rule has been verified, so no state is presented as Australia.
Related pages
Australia: rules by state or province
| Country | Use on public roads | Minimum age | Helmet required | Insurance required | Plate or sticker | Maximum speed | Where to ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Privately owned: Banned (private e-scooters) Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: Shared e-scooters in trial sites only | Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: 16 | Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: Yes (shared e-scooters) | Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: No (operators insured) | Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: ⚠ Not yet verified | Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: 20 km/h (10 on shared paths) | Privately owned: Not on any public path or road Rental, Shared e-scooter trial sites: Not on footpaths |
| Victoria | Yes, paths and roads up to 60 km/h | 16 | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | 25 km/h (riders max 20 km/h) | Not on footpaths |
| Queensland | Yes, paths and roads up to 60 km/h | 16 (12-17 if supervised) | Yes | No | No registration | 25 km/h | Paths and roads up to 60 km/h |
| Western Australia | Yes, paths and roads up to 50 km/h | 16 | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified | No registration | 25 km/h | Paths and roads up to 50 km/h |
| Tasmania | Yes, paths and local roads up to 50 km/h | 16 | Yes | No | No registration | 25 km/h | Paths and roads up to 50 km/h |
| Australian Capital Territory | Yes, mainly footpaths and shared paths | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified | No registration | 25 km/h | Paths first; roads only if no path |
| Northern Territory | Hire e-scooters only (Beam) | 18 (hire e-scooters) | Low-powered motorised scooter (up to 200 W and 10 km/h): Yes (low-powered scooters) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Scooter-type device above 200 W or 10 km/h: Over 200 W / 10 km/h: motor vehicle | Low-powered motorised scooter (up to 200 W and 10 km/h): 10 km/h (low-powered scooters) | Paths and bike lanes only |
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.