E-scooter ban and restrictions around the world.
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Greece:
- Under new rules, people under 17 are barred from riding e-scooters on public roads, with a €150 fine for offenders.
Insurance is mandatory for all riders and firms cannot sell or rent scooters to under-17s.
Ireland:
- The government agreed to raise the minimum riding age to 18 from 16 and to require riders to be licensed and wear helmets. It stopped short of an outright ban, though senior figures had signalled support for one.
UAE:
- E-scooters are allowed only in designated zones and are banned on roads with speed limits of 60kph or more. Riders must be at least 16, cannot carry passengers, and are capped at 20kph.
United Kingdom:
- Privately owned e-scooters are illegal on roads and in public spaces such as parks and pavements because they cannot be insured.
They may be ridden only on private land with permission, or as rental scooters within approved trial areas.
Germany:
- E-scooters are permitted but must be limited to 20kph and fitted with lights and brakes.
Some cities have banned them over safety concerns.
Singapore:
- E-scooters were banned from footpaths in 2019 after a series of accidents.
They are now restricted to cycling paths and roads, with heavy fines for breaches.
Japan:
- E-scooters are prohibited unless they meet specific criteria, such as carrying a licence plate and being registered.
Unregistered scooters are illegal on public roads.
Netherlands:
- E-scooters are banned from bike lanes on safety grounds.
They are allowed only on roads where the speed limit is 30kph or lower.
Australia:
- Rules vary by state, with some allowing e-scooters under speed limits and others restricting them.
Queensland permits e-scooters, while Victoria restricts them to private property.
Canada:
- Regulations differ by province. Ontario bans e-scooters on public
roads, while British Columbia allows them with certain restrictions.
United States:
- Laws form a patchwork, with federal guidelines still evolving.
Some cities, such as San Francisco, have banned rental e-scooters, while others embrace them.
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Greece:
- Under new rules, people under 17 are barred from riding e-scooters on public roads, with a €150 fine for offenders.
Insurance is mandatory for all riders and firms cannot sell or rent scooters to under-17s.
Ireland:
- The government agreed to raise the minimum riding age to 18 from 16 and to require riders to be licensed and wear helmets. It stopped short of an outright ban, though senior figures had signalled support for one.
UAE:
- E-scooters are allowed only in designated zones and are banned on roads with speed limits of 60kph or more. Riders must be at least 16, cannot carry passengers, and are capped at 20kph.
United Kingdom:
- Privately owned e-scooters are illegal on roads and in public spaces such as parks and pavements because they cannot be insured.
They may be ridden only on private land with permission, or as rental scooters within approved trial areas.
Germany:
- E-scooters are permitted but must be limited to 20kph and fitted with lights and brakes.
Some cities have banned them over safety concerns.
Singapore:
- E-scooters were banned from footpaths in 2019 after a series of accidents.
They are now restricted to cycling paths and roads, with heavy fines for breaches.
Japan:
- E-scooters are prohibited unless they meet specific criteria, such as carrying a licence plate and being registered.
Unregistered scooters are illegal on public roads.
Netherlands:
- E-scooters are banned from bike lanes on safety grounds.
They are allowed only on roads where the speed limit is 30kph or lower.
Australia:
- Rules vary by state, with some allowing e-scooters under speed limits and others restricting them.
Queensland permits e-scooters, while Victoria restricts them to private property.
Canada:
- Regulations differ by province. Ontario bans e-scooters on public
roads, while British Columbia allows them with certain restrictions.
United States:
- Laws form a patchwork, with federal guidelines still evolving.
Some cities, such as San Francisco, have banned rental e-scooters, while others embrace them.
