{"id":84382,"date":"2026-06-05T09:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/?p=84382"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:43:16","slug":"electric-scooter-law-france-2026-25-kmh-age-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/electric-scooter-law-france-2026-25-kmh-age-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric scooters: what does French law say in 2026? (25 km\/h, age, insurance)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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25<\/b> km\/h maximum<\/div>\n
14<\/b> years minimum<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/b> Insurance compulsory<\/div>\n
\u2715<\/b> No riding on pavements<\/div>\n
\u2715<\/b> No derestriction<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The essentials: the 7 rules<\/h2>\n

Seven rules are enough to ride with peace of mind. They apply to all motorised personal transporters (EDPM in French law), whatever the model or brand.<\/p>\n

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The seven rules that apply in 2026<\/caption>\n
Rule<\/th>\nWhat the law says<\/th>\nRemember<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Maximum speed<\/th>\n25 km\/h on public roads, limited by design.<\/b><\/td>\nAbove that, the vehicle is for private use only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum age<\/th>\n14 years old.<\/b><\/td>\nCarrying a passenger is forbidden.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance<\/th>\nThird-party liability is compulsory.<\/b><\/td>\nExpect 5 to 15 \u20ac\/month for a dedicated policy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where to ride<\/th>\nCycle tracks and lanes first, otherwise the road.<\/b><\/td>\nNo pavements, unless a municipal by-law allows it and the scooter is walked.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
At night<\/th>\nRetro-reflective gear compulsory.<\/b><\/td>\nAlso in poor visibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipment<\/th>\nFront and rear lights, brakes, horn, reflectors.<\/b><\/td>\nA helmet is strongly recommended in town.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Derestriction<\/th>\nForbidden on public roads.<\/b><\/td>\nA fine, and the insurer may refuse any cover.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Speed: 25 km\/h, and no more<\/h2>\n

On public roads, the scooter must be limited by design to 25 km\/h<\/b>. Faster models exist and are legal to buy, but they are for private use only<\/b>. Riding a vehicle that exceeds 25 km\/h on the road exposes you to a fine of up to 1\u00a0500\u00a0\u20ac<\/b>.<\/p>\n