E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Victoria
In Victoria, e-scooters are legal: max 20 km/h, minimum age 16, helmet required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code AU-VIC (ISO 3166-2).
Last researched Oct 12, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
- Other PEVs: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
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E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 20 km/h (on shared paths and on roads)1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 161 |
| Helmet | Approved helmet1 |
| Where you can ride | Shared paths, bike lanes, roads up to 60 km/h; not footpaths1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence or registration1 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Non-compliant device AUD 1,046; no helmet/drink AUD 418; footpath AUD 314; speeding/passenger AUD 2611 |
| Notes | Permanent since 4 Oct 2024.1 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
Is this information correct for Victoria?
E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Not confirmed |
| Power & device limits | Not confirmed |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | Not confirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | — |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Victoria?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Victoria under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Shared paths, bike lanes, roads up to 60 km/h; not footpaths.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Victoria?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Victoria are limited to 20 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Victoria?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Approved helmet).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Victoria?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 16.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Victoria?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Australia e-scooter lawsRecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.NSW Government - minimum age to ride an e-bike (Feb 2026)NSW Government · Government · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 3.Queensland StreetSmarts - new e-mobility laws 2026Queensland StreetSmarts · Government · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 4.Wikipedia - Electric bicycle lawsWikipedia · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).