In 2025, our popular e-scooter models, the V‑10 and V‑50 continue to lead the charge as demand for e-scooter or officially known as personal mobility devices (PMDs) surges across Australia. With this growth, each state and territory has introduced, updated & refined their own laws to regulate where and how e‑scooters can be ridden. To keep you informed and riding safely on your own personal e-scooter, we’ve put together a state-by-state guide to help you navigate the rules wherever your V‑10 or V‑50 takes you.
Queensland
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 16 years, or
-
At least 12 years and supervised by an adult while riding the device.
-
Children under 12 years of age must not ride personal mobility devices.
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Footpaths and shared paths |
12km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Separated paths and bicycle paths |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Bike lanes (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Any bike lane that is physically separated from other lanes of traffic (e.g., by bollards or raised median strip) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Local streets 50km/h or less and no dividing line |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
E-scooter must weigh 60kg or less.
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices
Australian Capital Territory
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 12 years
-
Children under 12 may ride under direct adult supervision
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
You can ride on footpaths, shared paths, bicycle paths and the bicycle side of separated paths. You cannot ride on roads unless there is no footpath, shared path or nature strip next to the road or it is impracticable to travel on one of those areas.
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Footpaths |
15km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Shared paths, bicycle paths or the bicycle side of separated paths |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/e-scooters
New South Wales
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: No ❌
Personal e-scooters remain illegal on NSW roads and road-related areas, including footpaths, shared paths and bicycle lanes. You can only use these on private property.
The NSW Government has stated that they will be legalising private e-scooter use in the not to distant future and we will update this blog once these changes are officially introducted.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/e-scooters
Victoria
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 16 years
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Shared-use paths |
20km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Bicycle paths |
20km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Roads with a speed limit of up to 60 km/h |
20km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
-
E-scooter riders cannot ride on the footpath
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/%20e-scooters-in-victoria
South Australia
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
From 13 July 2025, private e‑scooters meeting PMD definitions will be legal on public roads and paths.
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 16 years
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Footpaths, shared paths, beaches and road crossings |
10km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Separated footpaths, bicycle paths or bicycle lanes (physically separated from other traffic) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Bike lanes (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
To the left on any road where there is no bike lane (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
E-scooters are allowed on roads with a maximum speed limit of 60km/h, provided they use the bicycle lane. Riders must not exceed 25km/h. If a bicycle lane on a 60km/h road has restricted operating hours, e-scooters are only permitted during those times. Otherwise, they must move to the footpath.
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
E-scooter must weigh 45kg or less.
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/personal-mobility-devices
Western Australia
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 16 years
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Footpaths |
10km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Bicycle paths and shared paths |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Local roads and bicycle lanes (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Pedestrian crossing |
10km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
E-scooter must weigh 25kg or less (Note: the WA Government is reviewing current weight limits and we hope this will include raising the weight limit to allow V-50 use)
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables
North Territory
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: No ❌
Personal e-scooters remain illegal in NT roads and road-related areas, including footpaths, shared paths and bicycle lanes. You can only use these on private property.
You can hire e-scooters and e-bikes in the Darwin area, under an agreement with Beam Mobility Australia and the City of Darwin.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes
Tasmania
Legal to Ride Your Own Personal E-Scooter: Yes ✅
Rules for Riding:
-
Minimum age:
-
At least 16 years
-
Children under 16 will still be permitted to use low-powered e-scooters which do not exceed 200 watts and 10km/h
-
Speed limits for where you can ride:
|
Where |
Maximum Speed |
|
Footpaths |
15km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Bicycle paths & shared paths |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
|
Local roads (with a speed limit of 50km/h or less, no dividing lines or median strip, and no multiple lanes if a one-way road) |
25km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
-
Helmet mandatory at all times.
-
Warning device (bell) required.
-
E-scooter must weigh 45kg or less.
-
Must have lights/reflectors when riding at night or in adverse conditions.
For detailed regulatory information, visit: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/personal_mobility_devices