E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in the Philippines
In the Philippines, e-scooters follow rules that vary by region or city.
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 sourcesThe 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 | Varies locally — Depends on the state, province or city.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Kick scooters: no cap set; L1a: up to 25 km/h; L1b: 26-50 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | Not set1 |
| Helmet | 2021 rules: motorcycle helmet (suspended Oct 2024)1 |
| Where you can ride | Barangay roads, designated walkways and bike lanes; Metro Manila bans e-vehicles from 19 major roads (MMDA 24-022, Apr 2024)1 |
| Licence & registration | 2024 registration order suspended pending study (Oct 2024)1 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | MMDA: up to PHP 2,500 + impoundment1 |
| Notes | — |
"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| Status | Varies locally — Depends on the state, province or city.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | L1a: up to 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | Bicycle helmet (L1a)1 |
| Where you can ride | Barangay roads, bike lanes; banned on major Metro Manila roads1 |
| Licence & registration | Registration/licence requirements suspended pending study1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | — |
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 for this country: hoverboards, EUCs, e-skateboards and Segway-type devices were not checked against a national source. |
What changed
- Oct 2024In forceLTO suspends registration/licence/helmet requirements
- Apr 15, 2024In forceMMDA ban on e-vehicles on major roads
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in the Philippines?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), it depends: e-scooter rules in the Philippines vary by region or city. Where you can ride: Barangay roads, designated walkways and bike lanes; Metro Manila bans e-vehicles from 19 major roads (MMDA 24-022, Apr 2024).
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in the Philippines?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), kick scooters: no cap set; L1a: up to 25 km/h; L1b: 26-50 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in the Philippines?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), 2021 rules: motorcycle helmet (suspended Oct 2024).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in the Philippines?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), not set.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in the Philippines?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), 2024 registration order suspended pending study (Oct 2024).
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Philippines 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).