E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Lithuania

In Lithuania, 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.

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: Not researchedNo source was checked for this vehicle type yet.

E-scooters

Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources
StatusLegal — Allowed under a specific framework.1
Max speed20 km/h general (7 km/h near pedestrians)1
Power & device limitsUp to 1 kW (design speed up to 25 km/h)1
Weight limit—
Minimum age16 (14-15 with training certificate; under 10 courtyards only)1
HelmetReported mandatory for all riders1
Where you can rideBike paths/lanes, shoulder and road; sidewalks only where no bike path (yield); no highways1
Licence & registration—
Insurance—
Plate / sticker—
Penalties & alcohol—
NotesMicro-mobility device category since 1 Jan 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.

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E-bikes

Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources (some details unconfirmed)
StatusLegal — Allowed under a specific framework.2
Max speedAssistance must cut out at 25 km/h (walk-assist/throttle only up to 6 km/h)2unconfirmed
Power & device limits250 W continuous (EU Reg. 168/2013 exemption, EN 15194)2
Minimum ageNone for pedelecs2
HelmetNot confirmed
Where you can rideSame as bicycles: cycle lanes/paths where present, otherwise the road2
Licence & registrationNo licence, registration or insurance for 250 W / 25 km/h pedelecs2
Penalties & alcoholNot confirmed
Notes—

Other PEVs

Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot researched
Not researched yet — show details
StatusNot researched
Max speed—
Power & device limits—
Minimum age—
Helmet—
Where you can ride—
Licence & registration—
Penalties & alcohol—
NotesNot researched: hoverboards, EUCs and e-skateboards were not checked against any source.

What changed

  1. Jan 1, 2024In forcenew e-micromobility category

Frequently asked questions

Are electric scooters legal in Lithuania?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Lithuania under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike paths/lanes, shoulder and road; sidewalks only where no bike path (yield); no highways.
What is the e-scooter speed limit in Lithuania?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Lithuania are limited to 20 km/h.
Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Lithuania?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Reported mandatory for all riders).
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Lithuania?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 16.

Sources

  1. 1.RecordingLaw - Lithuania e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
  2. 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.