E-scooter rules in Norway (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: An electric kick scooter must have a speed limiter at 20 km/h to use pavements and cycle paths. The minimum age is 12, riders under 15 must wear a helmet, passengers are not allowed, and liability insurance is required. Whether a driving licence or registration is needed was not stated on the pages read.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Use on public roadsElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | Allowed [1] |
| Minimum ageElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | 12 years [2] |
| Driving licenceElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Helmet requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel); Riders under 15 | Yes [2] |
| Helmet requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Insurance requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | Yes [2] |
| Plate or stickerElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Maximum speedElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | up to 20 km/h (design speed) [1] |
| Where to rideElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | In general the same rules as for cyclists. Roads (including bus lanes), cycle lanes, shared cycle and footways, and pavements and footpaths where the rider does not hinder or endanger pedestrians; on a crowded pavement the rider must dismount and walk. Not on motorways or on roads signed against cyclists. [2] |
| Passengers allowedElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | No [2] |
| Alcohol limitElectric kick scooter (elsparkesykkel) | Driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating or narcotic substances is prohibited. The ordinary limit of 0.2 per mille applies. [2] |
Notes
- Pavements and cycle or footways may be used only if the e-scooter meets the technical requirements for a small electric motor vehicle (maximum 70 kg, 85 cm wide, 120 cm long, speed limited to 20 km/h). One that does not meet them follows other rules, including registration, insurance and a motorcycle helmet, and may be used only on the carriageway. Motorways and roads signed against cyclists are closed to e-scooters.
- Rental companies may set a higher minimum age, for example 16 or 18.
- The Vegvesen pages read do not say whether a driving licence is needed for an e-scooter that meets the technical requirements.
- Helmets are compulsory for children under 15 and recommended for everyone. A helmet requirement for all riders is under study (Vegvesen, 2026) and is not law.
- Liability insurance under the Motor Vehicle Liability Act has been required since 1 September 2022 for rental e-scooters and since 1 January 2023 for privately owned ones.
- The Vegvesen pages read do not say whether an e-scooter that meets the technical requirements needs registration or a plate.
Sources
- Statens vegvesen: Tekniske krav til elsparkesykler (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- Statens vegvesen: Trafikkregler for elsparkesykler (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.