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EUC State Laws


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

From 1 July 2026, the new laws are outlined below:

Who Can Ride

  • Riders must be at least 16 years or older to ride solo/unsupervised. Children 12 to 15 can only ride under adult supervision.
  • From 31st August, new rider requirements are you be 16 years or older and hold a valid Learner licence  (Exemptions include children between 12 to 15 riding under adult supervision, or 16 and 17 year olds without a valid licence under adult supervision, or riders in designated and controller public access areas such as rail trail and mountain bike parks.)

Speed & Device LImits

  • Max Speed 25km/h device limit by 28 February 2027.
  • 12km/h max limit on footpaths 
  • 12km/h max limit when near pedestrians on shared paths. Otherwise follow the signed speed limit. 

Where you can ride

  • Paths including footpaths, shared paths and separated bike paths
  • On-road bike lanes with speed limit of 60km/h or less, or where the bike lane is physically separated from the road
  • Roads & streets that have a speed limit of 60km/h or less

Riding Rules

  • Always wear a helmet properly fastened.
  • Obey all general road rules and signs. 
  • Give way to pedestrians on paths - ring bell to warn pedestrians and slow down to pass them.
  • Leave your phone alone - no holding your mobile phone while riding or stopped at traffic lights.

Failure to comply with these laws and breaking them will result in fines of more than $500 for most offences ($172 - $1295+)

Regarding the new Complaince requirements for legal devices by 28 February 2027. 

  • From then, the device must be speed limited so they cannot travel faster than 25km/h. Riders have until the transition period to comply.
  • Dimensions must not exceed 1,350mm height, 750mm width, 1,100mm long wheelbase (length restriciton only applicable for devices with 2 or more wheels)

For more information, updates, and a full list of mobility device laws in Queensland, visit https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/e-scooters-e-skateboards-and-e-unicycles/

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

Tasmania laws for EUC's 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 shared paths, bicycle paths and roads, or 15km/h when riding on footpaths
  • 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
  • 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) 
  • Have a white light visible from the front of the PMD, a red light that is visible from the rear of the device, and a red reflector visible from the rear of the device

Riders must not:

  • Exceed set speed limits of 15km/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
  • 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 Tasmania, visit https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/personal_mobility_devices