E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, e-scooters are legal: max 20 km/h, minimum age 18, 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: 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
StatusLegal — Allowed under a specific framework.1
Max speed20 km/h on bike lanes; 6 km/h on sidewalks/pedestrian paths1
Power & device limits—
Weight limit—
Minimum age18 (since 14 Jul 2026; previously 14)1
HelmetAll riders (since 14 Jul 2026)1
Where you can rideBike lanes/paths; otherwise pedestrian paths/areas; roadway riding prohibited1
Licence & registration—
Insurance—
Plate / sticker—
Penalties & alcoholFines + temporary confiscation up to 30 days; parents liable for minors1
NotesReflective gear at night; dismount at crossings without bike infrastructure.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 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 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 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. Jul 14, 2026In forceage 18, helmet for all, 20/6 km/h limits

Frequently asked questions

Are electric scooters legal in North Macedonia?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in North Macedonia under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike lanes/paths; otherwise pedestrian paths/areas; roadway riding prohibited.
What is the e-scooter speed limit in North Macedonia?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in North Macedonia are limited to 20 km/h.
Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in North Macedonia?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (All riders (since 14 Jul 2026)).
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in North Macedonia?
Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 18.

Sources

  1. 1.RecordingLaw - North Macedonia 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).