E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Denmark
In Denmark, e-scooters are legal: max 20 km/h, minimum age 15, helmet 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: Based on published secondary sources (some details unconfirmed)The sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Source unclearSources were read, but it was not recorded which values came from them.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 20 km/h (commonly reported)1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 15 (younger only supervised by 18+ or in play areas)1 |
| Helmet | All riders since 1 Jan 2022 (EN 1078)1 |
| Where you can ride | Cycle lanes/roads (as cycles); pavements prohibited1 |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | Alcohol limit 0.5 per mille (as motor vehicles); fines approx. DKK 2,000 reported1 |
| Notes | Rental fleets under municipal permits.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.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources (some details unconfirmed)| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Assistance must cut out at 25 km/h (walk-assist/throttle only up to 6 km/h)2unconfirmed |
| Power & device limits | 250 W continuous (EU Reg. 168/2013 exemption, EN 15194)2 |
| Minimum age | None for pedelecs2 |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Same as bicycles: cycle lanes/paths where present, otherwise the road2 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance for 250 W / 25 km/h pedelecs2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | Speed pedelecs (45 km/h) may use cycle paths: 15+, approved helmet, plate and insurance.2 |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysSource unclear| Status | Prohibited — No lawful use on public roads.unconfirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Hoverboards, EUCs and e-skateboards are not approved for public roads.unconfirmed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Denmark?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Denmark under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Cycle lanes/roads (as cycles); pavements prohibited.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Denmark?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Denmark are limited to 20 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (All riders since 1 Jan 2022 (EN 1078)).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 15.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Denmark e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.Wikipedia - Electric bicycle lawsWikipedia · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).
EU e-bike baseline from Wikipedia's overview of electric bicycle laws.