E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Taiwan
In Taiwan, 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 | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | Stand-up e-scooters (personal mobility devices) only where local governments designate areas1 |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Seated micro electric two-wheel vehicles (25 km/h) are a separate registered class.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-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | Type-approved1 |
| Minimum age | 141 |
| Helmet | Mandatory1 |
| Where you can ride | Roadway or slow-vehicle lanes; not sidewalks1 |
| Licence & registration | Micro electric two-wheel vehicles: registration and plate (grace period ended 30 Nov 2024)1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Unregistered TWD 1,200-3,600; under 14 TWD 600-1,200; no helmet TWD 3001 |
| 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
- Nov 30, 2024In forceregistration enforcement for micro electric two-wheel vehicles
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Taiwan?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), it depends: e-scooter rules in Taiwan vary by region or city. Where you can ride: Stand-up e-scooters (personal mobility devices) only where local governments designate areas.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Taiwan 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).