Updated July 7, 2026.
Electric Scooter: What does the law say in 2026?
7 rules, zero fines
Speed: 25 km/h, and no more
On public roads, the scooter must be speed-limited by design to 25 km/h. Faster models exist (and are legal), but are reserved for private use. Riding a device exceeding 25 km/h on the road carries a fine of up to €1,500.
Minimum age: 14 years old
You must be at least 14 years old to ride a scooter on public roads. Carrying a passenger is forbidden.
Insurance: mandatory
Like any motorized vehicle, the scooter must be covered by civil liability insurance. Riding without insurance is heavily penalized. Expect 5 to 15 €/month for a dedicated plan.
Mandatory equipment
Front and rear lights, brakes, horn, and reflective devices. At night or in low visibility, retroreflective equipment is mandatory. A helmet is highly recommended in urban areas (a general obligation has been under discussion since 2025).
Where to ride — and derestriction
Cycle paths and lanes first; otherwise the roadway (≤ 50 km/h in town). Sidewalk forbidden unless by municipal decree (scooter held by hand). Derestriction is forbidden on public roads: fine, and above all, insurance may refuse any coverage.
Our 100% compliant 2026 scooters, in stock
All our machines are speed-limited to 25 km/h and equipped according to regulations. Three current reliable choices, testable in Obernai:
- Segway ZT3 — 749 €: the all-terrain urban, reliable and comfortable.
- Rovoron R7 — 990 €: large size, up to 90 km range.
- Nami Super Stellar — 1,499 €: compact performance, dual motor.
→ See all our compliant scooters — free trial, 4x interest-free payment.
Are you in compliance?
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A scooter in compliance? We'll take care of it.
All our scooters intended for road use are compliant and speed-limited to 25 km/h. Our advisors will guide you according to your use, at the Obernai workshop.
Which scooter to choose? Our approved bestsellers (speed-limited to 25 km/h for road use): Nami V2 Cross, Segway Ninebot F3 Pro, Nami Burn E3 Max and Nami Klima Max. Compare them in our guide to the best scooters of 2026.
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Information page written by Vélo Shop Obernai based on the rules in force in 2026. Provided for informational purposes — check official texts (Service-Public.fr) for your situation.
