E-scooter rules in Victoria (2026)

Last reviewed: 13 October 2026

In short: E-scooters that meet the device standard may be ridden across Victoria by people aged 16 or over, with a helmet, at no more than 20 km/h on shared paths, bicycle paths and roads of 60 km/h or less. No licence is needed, passengers are not allowed and footpaths are off limits. This is read from an archived copy of the official page.

RuleWhat applies
Use on public roadsAllowed [1]
Driving licenceNo licence is needed to ride an e-scooter. A driver licence can still be affected if the rider is affected by alcohol or drugs. [1]
Minimum age16 years [1]
Helmet requiredYes [1]
Insurance required⚠ Not yet verified
Plate or sticker⚠ Not yet verified
Maximum speedup to 25 km/h (design speed) [1]
Where to rideShared-use paths, bicycle paths and roads with a speed limit of up to 60 km/h. Not on footpaths or on roads above 60 km/h. Riders may not ride side by side. [1]
Passengers allowedNo [1]

Notes

  • Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the official Transport Victoria page dated 23 November 2025 (penalty values on it are as of 1 July 2025); the live page could not be read by script.
  • The page read does not say whether registration or insurance applies to a compliant e-scooter.
  • Riders must not exceed 20 km/h; a device capable of more than 25 km/h is not a legal e-scooter and counts as an unregistered motor vehicle.

Sources

  1. Transport Victoria: E-scooter road rules - Transport Victoria (Internet Archive snapshot of 23 November 2025) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources

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