E-scooter rules in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The Greek e-scooter rules have not been verified: the official Greek legislation and ministry sites could not be read automatically. None of the rules for Greece are shown as allowed or forbidden.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Insurance requiredElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate or stickerElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Alcohol limitElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Use on public roadsPrivately owned; Electric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | Allowed [1] |
| Helmet requiredElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | Yes [1] |
| Maximum speedElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | up to 25 km/h (design speed) [1] |
| Where to rideElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | Treated as bicycles when the design speed is above 6 km/h and up to 25 km/h (at or below 6 km/h they count as pedestrians). Not allowed on roads where the speed limit for motor vehicles is above 50 km/h (art. 43(6)). Where a road has a lane for bicycles or mopeds, riders must use it and not the rest of the carriageway (art. 44(5)). Riders must dismount and walk where they would obstruct or endanger pedestrians (art. 44(3)); where riding among pedestrians is allowed, they move at pedestrian pace and give way (art. 44(14)). [1] |
| Passengers allowedElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | No [1] |
| Minimum ageElectric kick scooter (ilektriko patini) | 12 years [1] |
Notes
- Not verified: the Greek Government Gazette site (et.gr) redirects downloads to an address with an invalid certificate, and the Greek parliament, ministry and police sites refuse automated access. No Greek rule was read.
- Electric scooters may not use roads where the speed limit for motor vehicles is above 50 km/h (Road Code art. 43(6)). Rental scooters were not separately checked.
Sources
- Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic (ΦΕΚ), copy hosted by ELINYAE: ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘΜ. 5209: Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 100/13.06.2025) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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