E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Russia
In Russia, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 14, helmet not required, no 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 sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1,2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1,2 |
| Power & device limits | Up to 250 W and 35 kg for SIM (above 250 W: moped, category M licence)1,2 |
| Weight limit | 35 kg1,2 |
| Minimum age | 14 for road use (proposal to raise to 16 pending)1,2 |
| Helmet | Not required1,2 |
| Where you can ride | Sidewalks, pedestrian and bike paths, parks; roads up to 60 km/h only where no sidewalk/bike path (14+)1,2 |
| Licence & registration | None for SIM; mandatory SIM registration with plates is planned (registry pending)1,2 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1,2 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1,2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | RUB 800 general; RUB 1,000-1,500 drunk; up to RUB 2,500 failing to yield (from 1 Jan 2026)1,2 |
| Notes | Many regions/cities restrict or ban rentals (e.g. Blagoveshchensk ban 2025).1,2 |
"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 | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.3 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h3 |
| Power & device limits | 250 W3 |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | As bicycles3 |
| Licence & registration | None; above 250 W = moped (M licence)3 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | — |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | SIM category covers e-skateboards, hoverboards, Segways and monowheels with the same rules.2 |
What changed
- Jan 1, 2026In forcehigher SIM fines
- Mar 1, 2023In forceSIM rules in traffic code
- —Not yet in force (as of Oct 12, 2026)SIM registration/plates, age 16
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Russia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Russia under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Sidewalks, pedestrian and bike paths, parks; roads up to 60 km/h only where no sidewalk/bike path (14+).
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Russia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Russia are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Russia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet not required.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Russia?
- 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 Russia?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), no insurance required; no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.Bibimot - SIM rules 2026Bibimot · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.RecordingLaw - Russia e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 3.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.