🛴 Electric Scooters: Legal Changes You Need to Know in 2026

🛴 Electric Scooters: Legal Changes You Need to Know in 2026

If you own or ride an electric scooter, you should be aware of the new legal requirements. 🚨 The aim is to improve safety and prevent fines and vehicle immobilisation.

🛡️ 1. Mandatory insurance

Since 2 January 2026, electric scooters must have mandatory third-party liability insurance in order to be used on public roads.

📋 2. Registration and certification

Personal mobility vehicles must be registered in the Personal Light Vehicles Register and have the corresponding identification.

If you bought your scooter before 22 January 2024, you can continue using it without certification until 22 January 2027. After that date, it must meet the required certification requirements. ⚠️

👦 3. Minimum age

From 1 October 2026, the minimum age for riding a personal mobility vehicle will be 15 years old.

⛑️ 4. Helmet compulsory

From 1 October 2026, riders must wear a properly fastened, approved or certified protective helmet.

💡 5. Visibility

At night or in poor visibility conditions, you must use reflective or illuminated elements so that other road users can see you clearly. 🚦

🚫 6. Basic traffic rules

Remember:

• 🚶 Do not ride on pavements or pedestrian areas where prohibited.
• 📵 Do not use your mobile phone while riding.
• 🍺❌ Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• ⚡ Respect speed limits and local regulations.
• 🔧 Keep brakes, bell, lights and reflectors in good condition.

✅ In short

If you own an electric scooter, register it, insure it and make sure it meets all technical requirements. Above all, wear a helmet and ride responsibly.

👉 Safety is everyone's responsibility. 🛴💙