E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Colombia
In Colombia, e-scooters are legal: max 40 km/h, minimum age 16, helmet required, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
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: Source unclearSources were read, but it was not recorded which values came from them.
- Other PEVs: Not researchedNo source was checked for this vehicle type yet.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h on bike infrastructure; 40 km/h on authorised streets (reported)1 |
| Power & device limits | 1,000 W1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 16 on public roads (12-15 bike lanes only)1 |
| Helmet | Mandatory, certified; reflective gear 6 pm-6 am1 |
| Where you can ride | Bike lanes or authorised routes; no sidewalks or pedestrian zones1 |
| Licence & registration | No registration, licence or SOAT for compliant devices1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Approx. 6 daily minimum wages (~COP 350,000); impoundment1 |
| Notes | Ley 2486 de 2025 - first national light electric vehicle law. A Jul 2026 draft resolution would require plates from 1 Jan 2027 (not final).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 Colombia?
E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesSource unclear| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.unconfirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/hunconfirmed |
| Power & device limits | Pedal-assist under 350 W/35 kg = bicycle (Res. 160/2017); Ley 2486 covers up to 1,000 Wunconfirmed |
| Minimum age | 16unconfirmed |
| Helmet | Mandatoryunconfirmed |
| Where you can ride | Bike lanes/authorised routesunconfirmed |
| Licence & registration | Above thresholds: ciclomotor (SOAT, inspection)unconfirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | — |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot researchedNot researched yet — show details
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot researched| Status | Not researched |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not researched for this country: hoverboards, EUCs, e-skateboards and Segway-type devices were not checked against a national source. |
What changed
- 2025In forceLey 2486
- —Not yet in force (as of Oct 12, 2026)plates from 2027 (draft)
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Colombia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Colombia under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike lanes or authorised routes; no sidewalks or pedestrian zones.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Colombia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Colombia are limited to 40 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Colombia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Mandatory, certified; reflective gear 6 pm-6 am).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Colombia?
- 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 Colombia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), no insurance required; no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Colombia e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).