E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Venezuela
In Venezuela, e-scooters are allowed only with moped-style paperwork: insurance required, plate or sticker 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: Not researchedNo source was checked for this vehicle type yet.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Moped-style paperwork — Allowed only with moped-style paperwork (registration, licence or insurance).1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Insurance | Insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Motorised scooters are motor vehicles under the 1998 transit regulation: registry, plate, liability insurance and inspection.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 | Moped-style paperwork — Allowed only with moped-style paperwork (registration, licence or insurance).1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | Not confirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | A bicycle with a motor counts as a motor vehicle (motorcycle definition).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. |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Venezuela?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes, but only with moped-style paperwork (registration, licence or insurance).
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Venezuela?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), insurance required; a plate or sticker is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Venezuela 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).