E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Montenegro
In Montenegro, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 16, plate or sticker 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: Not researchedNo source was checked for this vehicle type yet.
- 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/h1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 16 (roads up to 30 km/h); 18 for roads up to 50 km/h1 |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Bike lanes first; then roads by age band1 |
| Licence & registration | Registration/ID sticker reported1 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | Required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Parents fined EUR 150-400 if under-16 rides on public road1 |
| Notes | ZOBS amendment for 'light personal vehicles' (draft April 2025); enactment date not confirmed - treat as provisional.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-bikesNot researchedNot researched yet — show details
E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesNot 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: no national e-bike source was checked. Pedal-assist bikes up to 25 km/h are commonly treated as bicycles and throttle or higher-powered bikes as mopeds, but confirm locally. |
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. |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Montenegro?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Montenegro under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike lanes first; then roads by age band.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Montenegro?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Montenegro are limited to 25 km/h.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Montenegro?
- 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 Montenegro?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), a plate or sticker is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Montenegro 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).