Member State
National regulations
Category
Specific traffic rules
AUSTRIA
Not yet. In process to adopt a
regulation
Not yet
Use on pavements at walking speed
Segways only authorized on carriageways
BELGIUM
Yes
1) not motorised mobility devices
2) motorised mobility devices: 2 or 3 wheels, max
(technical) speed 18Km/h (Directive 2006/42/EC on
machinery applies)
Assimilated to pedestrians or bicycles, depending in their
speed (footpace or faster) with specific rules regarding
lighting and maximum dimensions
No minimum age, no driver license, no helmet
CROATIA
No
No. Takes definition of "powered cycle" from Regulation
EU 168/2013
DENMARK
Yes. Executive Orders on:
1) Self‐balancing vehicles &
motorised skateboards
2) Speed pedelecs (with an
amending Executive Order)
3) Motorised scooters
Finland
Yes
Yes. 1. Devices to assist/replace walking (max 1 kW /
15km/h),
2. Light electric vehicles (max 1kW / 25 km/h / 80 cm
wide)
3. Electrically assisted bicycle (max 250w / 25 km/h)
4. Motorised bicycle L1e‐A (max 1kW / 25 km/h) EU
168/2013.
1. Pedestrian rules <6 km/h,
2‐4. Cyclist rules 6‐25 km/h,
France
Not yet. In process to adopt a
regulation
Yes. 1) not motorised (assimilated to pedestrians). 2)
motorised: Distinguishing according to maximum speed
(above 25kmh: obligation to be approved and registered
in order to be able to travel on public roads) or below
(Decree. Under discussion)
Foreseeing regarding: category (new "engins de
déplacement personnels ", under 25Km/h), traffic rules (some
flexibility to municipalities), personal protective equipment,
technical characteristics and penalties.
Germany
Yes
Classified by the type approval authority (Kraftfahrt‐
Bundesamt):
new category “personal light electric vehicles” bwt. 6‐20
km/h
1.‐ A national type approval and an insurance.
2.‐ Courtesy to other participants on the road traffic,
especially pedestrians and cyclists
3.‐ Age limits depending on device max speed (12/14 yrs,
s<12 km/h)
4.‐ Light
Greece
No.Pending the completion of
research study, while at the same
time preparing the law
provisions.
Yes. Primary estimation of experts is to divide them into 3
categories: 1) <6 km/h (as pedestrians), 2) 6‐25 km/h (as
bicycles) and 3) >25 km/h (prohibited use). Not yet a
concrete proposition.
Based on previous estimation: 1) considered as pedestrians,
when design speed <6 km/h and as bicycles when design
speed is 6‐25 km/h in accordance with their respective rules
(pedestrians or cycles). The 2nd category can only be used in
cycle lanes and not in road, at least at the beginning (till
issuing of specific legislation). 2) Need for certificate for
vehicles circulation.
Ireland
No, currently undertaking an
external expert study on electric
scooters.
No. Defined under "mechanically propelled vehicle" in
Irish legislation. Essentially, current road traffic law states
that if a vehicle can be propelled by mechanical or
electrical power alone, it is considered as a mechanically
propelled vehicle. This applies regardless of the maximum
speed the vehicle is designed for.
If classed as a "mechanically propelled vehicle" then the
same road traffic rules apply.
Latvia
No, but studied by experts which
recommend regulating within a
year
Experts recommend division +‐ 25Km/h:
“sports and leisure equipment” (if designed speed is
25km/h or higher – mopeds)
People using this equipment are supposed to be pedestrians
and they are allowed to use sidewalks and bicycle
infrastructure.
There is no age limit and no licence, protective equipment or
insurance is needed at the moment to use this equipment.
The only obligation is that other pedestrians can not be
disturbed or endangered.
Lithuania
No
No. Takes definition of "powered cycle" from Regulation
EU 168/2013
No. Same rules apply to powered cycles and bicycles
Luxembourg
No, but willing to
Electric bicycles, electric motor of a maximum power not
exceeding 0,5 kW & max speed <25 km/h.
Mopeds if exceeding those limits
No.
Same rules as bicycles apply to vehicles under 0,5Kw and
25Km/h
Exceeding those limits as mopeds
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