E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Romania
In Romania, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 14, helmet required under 16, insurance required in some cases.
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 | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1,2,3 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h (faster devices are mopeds: AM licence + registration)1,2,3 |
| Power & device limits | Not specified1,2,3 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 141,2,3 |
| Helmet | Under 161,2,3 |
| Where you can ride | Cycle lane mandatory where present; otherwise right edge of roads with limits up to 50 km/h; no pavements; park alleys only without hindering pedestrians1,2,3 |
| Licence & registration | No licence/registration; RCA insurance mandatory if over 25 kg and capable of more than 14 km/h (Law 181/2025)1 |
| Insurance | Insurance required in some cases: above 25 km/h, or above 25 kg and above 14 km/h (Law 181/2025)1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | RCA missing RON 1,000-2,000; other offences class II-III fines; alcohol/drug testing applies1 |
| Notes | Pending bills: age 16, 2 kW cap and helmet for all (2025 report), helmet for all riders (Jun 2026 bill) - not yet law.2,3 |
"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.4 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Assistance must cut out at 25 km/h (walk-assist/throttle only up to 6 km/h)4unconfirmed |
| Power & device limits | 250 W continuous (EU Reg. 168/2013 exemption, EN 15194)4 |
| Minimum age | None for pedelecs4 |
| Helmet | Cyclists under 16 on the carriagewayunconfirmed |
| Where you can ride | Same as bicycles: cycle lanes/paths where present, otherwise the road4 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance for 250 W / 25 km/h pedelecs4 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | RCA applies to throttle e-bikes/devices above the EU thresholds; pedelecs are excluded.1 |
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
- Jun 2026Not yet in force (as of Oct 12, 2026)bill for mandatory helmets for all e-scooter riders filed
- 2025In forceLaw 181/2025 extends RCA to light vehicles above 25 km/h or >25 kg & >14 km/h
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Romania?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Romania under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Cycle lane mandatory where present; otherwise right edge of roads with limits up to 50 km/h; no pavements; park alleys only without hindering pedestrians.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Romania?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Romania are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Romania?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required under 16.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Romania?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 14.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Romania?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), insurance required in some cases (above 25 km/h, or above 25 kg and above 14 km/h (Law 181/2025)); no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.Avocatnet - Ce trebuie sa stii in 2026 despre trotinete (27 Jan 2026)Avocatnet · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.Playtech - helmet bill (2026)Playtech · News · Seen only as a search excerpt · read Oct 12, 2026
- 3.TVR Info - commission report on e-scooter bill (Nov 2025)TVR Info · News · Seen only as a search excerpt · read Oct 12, 2026
- 4.Wikipedia - Electric bicycle lawsWikipedia · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
EU e-bike baseline from Wikipedia's overview of electric bicycle laws.