E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Malta
In Malta, e-scooters are allowed only with moped-style paperwork: max 20 km/h, minimum age 16, helmet required, 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: 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| Status | Moped-style paperwork — Allowed only with moped-style paperwork (registration, licence or insurance).1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 20 km/h on roads, 10 km/h on pavements/promenades where allowed1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 161 |
| Helmet | Reported mandatory (verify with Transport Malta)1 |
| Where you can ride | Roads (not arterial roads); pavements/promenades/bike lanes only where permitted1 |
| Licence & registration | AM licence category + Highway Code theory test, registration with Transport Malta, third-party insurance1 |
| Insurance | Insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | Up to EUR 500 for unregistered scooter1 |
| Notes | Rental/shared e-scooters banned nationwide since 1 Mar 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)| 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 | Not confirmed |
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: hoverboards, EUCs and e-skateboards were not checked against any source. |
What changed
- Mar 1, 2024In forceshared e-scooter schemes banned
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Malta?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes, but only with moped-style paperwork (registration, licence or insurance). Where you can ride: Roads (not arterial roads); pavements/promenades/bike lanes only where permitted.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Malta?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Malta are limited to 20 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Malta?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Reported mandatory (verify with Transport Malta)).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Malta?
- 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 Malta?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), insurance required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Malta 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.