E-scooter rules in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Motorised scooters that meet the trial-scheme rules may be ridden from age 15 (younger riders only with an adult or in signed play areas), with a cycle helmet, at up to 20 km/h and under the cycling rules. Passengers are not allowed. Liability insurance is compulsory for rental scooters but not for privately owned ones.

RuleWhat applies
Use on public roadsOnly approved models [1]
Plate or sticker⚠ Not yet verified
Minimum age15 years [2]
Driving licence⚠ Not yet verified
Helmet requiredYes [3]
Insurance requiredPrivately ownedNo [1]
Insurance requiredRentalYes [2]
Maximum speedup to 20 km/h (design speed) [2]
Where to rideCycling rules apply: use the cycle track where there is one and follow cyclist signals and signs. [1]
Passengers allowedNo [2]
Alcohol limit0.50 per mille blood alcohol (0.25 mg per litre of breath), the general limit for motor vehicles. [4]

Notes

  • The scooter must be CE-marked, be unable to exceed 20 km/h on motor power, have no seat or pedals, and weigh at most 25 kg and measure at most 2 m by 0.70 m. The scheme has no fixed end date and is evaluated yearly (Færdselsstyrelsen).
  • Under 15, a scooter may be ridden only with an adult accompanying and supervising, or in signed play and recreation areas.
  • Insurance is compulsory for scooters rented out without a driver, and the lessor must insure; there is no insurance obligation for privately owned scooters.

Sources

  1. Færdselsstyrelsen: Motoriserede (el-)løbehjul (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Transport-, Bygnings- og Boligministeriet / Trafik-, Bygge- og Boligstyrelsen (Retsinformation): Bekendtgørelse om forsøgsordning for motoriseret løbehjul (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Færdselsstyrelsen: Forsøgsordninger (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  4. Transportministeriet (Retsinformation): Bekendtgørelse af færdselsloven (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.