E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Finland
In Finland, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 15, helmet not required, insurance required in some cases.
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: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | 1 kW1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 15 (since 17 Jun 2025)1 |
| Helmet | Recommended (cyclists 'should' wear one; no penalty)1 |
| Where you can ride | Bike paths, otherwise road shoulder; no sidewalks1 |
| Licence & registration | Insurance only for devices over 25 kg1 |
| Insurance | Insurance required in some cases: devices over 25 kg1 |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | Alcohol limit 0.5 per mille (EUR 200 fee); EUR 60 for letting under-15s ride1 |
| Notes | Municipalities may require micro-mobility permits for shared fleets.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 | Bikes with 250-1,000 W or throttle without pedalling are L1e-A powered cycles: insurance required, 25 km/h.unconfirmed |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Light electric vehicles (kevyt sahkoajoneuvo) incl. EUCs, hoverboards and e-skateboards up to 1 kW/25 km/h follow the same rules.1 |
What changed
- Jun 17, 2025In forceminimum age 15 and 0.5 per mille limit for light electric vehicles
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Finland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Finland under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike paths, otherwise road shoulder; no sidewalks.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Finland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Finland are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Finland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet not required (Recommended (cyclists 'should' wear one; no penalty)).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Finland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 15.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Finland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), insurance required in some cases (devices over 25 kg).
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Finland 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.