EUC State Laws

Queensland EUC laws fall under the rules for personal mobility devices, including e-scooters and e-skateboards. 

Riders are required to:

• Be at least 16 years old or at least 12 years and supervised by an adult while riding
• Wear an approved bicycle or motorbike helmet while riding 
• Not exceed 25km/h when riding on roads or separated and bicycle paths, or 12km/h when riding on footpaths or shared paths
• Ride within bike lanes, to the left of oncoming traffic, and on footpaths
• Have a white front light and a rear red light
• Only use the bicycle side of a shared pathway

Riders must not:

• Ride above 25km/h in public areas and roads
• Ride on main or CBD roads
• Ride while or after consuming alcohol
• Carry passengers
• Ride in areas with a 'personal mobility devices prohibited' sign 
• Use a mobile phone while riding

Failure to comply with these laws and breaking them will result in fines from $140 - $1000+

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in Queensland, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices

In New South Wales, electric unicycles and e-mobility devices are currently only permitted to be used on private property only. Failure to comply with the laws will result in heavy fines and will be treated as riding unlicenced and on an unregistered vehicle

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in NSW, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/vehicle-registration/unregistered-vehicles/rules-for-unregistered-vehicles/prohibited-vehicles

Australia Capital Territory EUC laws fall under the rules for personal mobility devices, including e-scooters. 

Riders are required to:

• Be at least 16 years old or at least 12 years and supervised by an adult while riding
• Wear an approved bicycle or motorbike helmet while riding 
• Not exceed 25km/h when riding on shared paths, bicycle paths or the bicycle side of separated paths , or 15km/h when riding on footpaths
• Slow to 10km/h when approaching and travelling across a crossing
• Ride within bike lanes, to the left of oncoming traffic, and on footpaths
• Have lights and reflectors on either the device or person when riding at night or in hazardous weather conditions
• Only use the bicycle side of a shared pathway
• Have a warning device such as a bell fitted to the device or accessible to you

Riders must not:

• Ride above the designated 15km/h and 25km/h speed limits
• Ride while or after consuming alcohol
• Carry passengers
• Ride in areas where e-mobility devices are not permitted
• Use a mobile phone while riding

Failure to comply with these laws and breaking them will result in fines.

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in ACT, visit https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/e-scooters

In Victoria, electric unicycles and e-mobility devices are currently only permitted to be used on private property only. Failure to comply with the laws will result in heavy fines and will be treated as riding unlicenced and on an unregistered vehicle

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in Victoria, visit https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/hoverboards-and-similar-devices

As of July 13th 2025, Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) including EUC's are legal to use in public areas in South Australia. 

Riders are required to: 

• Be aged 16 years or over
• Wear an approved bicycle or motorbike helmet while riding 
• Use flashing or steady front and rear lights if riding at night or in low light
• Not exceed 10km/h when riding on footpaths, shared paths, beaches and road crossings
• Not exceed 25km/h when riding on separated foothpaths, bicycle paths and lanes 
• Ride to the left of any road where there is no bike lane and the maximum speed limit is 50km/h or less (EUC speed limit remains at 25km/h maximum) 

Riders must not:

• Exceed set speed limits of 10km/h or 25km/h when riding on the corresponding path
• Riding on a road where the speed limit is greater than 50km/h
• Ride while or after consuming alcohol
• Carry passengers
• Ride in areas where PMD are not permitted
• Allow a person under 16 years of age to ride or be carried on a PMD
• Holding, using, or resting a mobile phone on any part of your body while riding
• Take PMD devices on public transport (the government is currently creating rules to allow for this in the future)

Failure to comply with these laws and breaking them will result in fines from $68 - $2000+

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in South Australia, visit https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/personal-mobility-devices

Western Australia EUC laws fall under the rules for personal mobility devices, including e-scooters and e-skateboards.

Riders are required to: 

• Be aged 16 years or over
• Wear an approved bicycle or motorbike helmet while riding 
• Use lights and reflectors when travelling at night
• Not exceed 10km/h when riding on footpaths or pedestrian crossings
• Not exceed 25km/h when riding on bike and shared paths, locals roads, and bike lanes
• Slow to 10km/h when approaching and travelling across a crossing
• Ride to the left of any road where there is no bike lane and the maximum speed limit is 50km/h or less (EUC speed limit remains at 25km/h maximum) 

Riders must not:

• Exceed set speed limits of 10km/h or 25km/h when riding on the corresponding path
• Riding on a road where the speed limit is greater than 50km/h
• Ride while or after consuming alcohol
• Carry passengers
• Ride in areas where PMD are not permitted
• Use a mobile phone while riding

Failure to comply with these laws and breaking them will result in fines. 

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in Western Australia, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables

In Northern Territory, electric unicycles and e-mobility devices are currently only permitted to be used on private property only. Failure to comply with the laws will result in heavy fines and will be treated as riding unlicenced and on an unregistered vehicle

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in Northern Territory, visit https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes