Laws about electric scooters differ from country to country, from state to state, and sometimes, from city to city. Things can be confusing at times.
The legal guides here will provide you a simple and clear starting point and will quickly inform you about the traffic laws, regulations, and legality of electric scooters in your area. Of course, it’s recommended you cross-reference the information with your local authorities as well, as the information here can’t be considered legal advice, but still, it will give you a quick insight and point you to several sources that might be relevant to your situation.
One of the most common questions about electric scooters is where can you actually ride them. Is it on the street? On bike lanes? What if there are no bike lanes, are you supposed to just ride them on the sidewalk? Are there any community guidelines or laws that answer these questions? Many countries have …
Can You Ride An Electric Scooter On The Sidewalk? [And Should You?] Read More »
If you’ve bought an electric scooter and want to show it off to your friends and family, it might be tempting to offer them a ride along with you. While this may seem like a harmless decision at first, sharing a ride with another person on one electric scooter is much more dangerous than you …
Electric scooter insurance is not exactly a straightforward matter in most places and in most situations. Still, even though electric scooters are a fairly new mode of transport, insurance companies in some countries have managed to provide some options. To create this guide, I reached out to almost all of the biggest insurance companies in …
The lights of an electric scooter are an important feature, and one of the major safety components. They are a fairly simple element that most modern scooters have, but still, there are a few things about them you should be aware of if you wish to be a responsible scooter owner. Let’s quickly go over …
When buying a new scooter, or even a used one that’s still under warranty, it’s crucial you understand the basics of how warranties work, but also be aware of all the common traps, pitfalls, and gotchas. Naturally, the specifics will differ across scooter models and brands, the retailers, and where you buy, but there are …
Electric Scooter Warranty and Returns Guide – Gotchas and Fine Print, Simplified Read More »
This is the complete electric scooter legal guide. We will cover all the known laws and regulations concerning electric scooters, for every place in the world. Disclaimer note: I will make all efforts to keep this guide correct and up to date, but keep in mind that the purpose of this guide is to only …
People thinking about buying an electric scooter often wonder if the scooter will fit in various means of transport. Even after I rode rental electric scooters for a while, I still didn’t have a clear idea whether the scooter would fit in the trunk of my car, or in public transport. Today, after quite a …
Can you take an electric scooter on a bus, metro, train, plane, car? Read More »
Taking your electric scooter on an airplane is complicated. Chances are, you will probably not be able to take your electric scooter on your flight. Most airlines strictly prohibit any kind of electric rideables on board. This applies to both checked-in and carry-on baggage. The few airlines that allow electric scooters have strict rules and …
Airline Approved Electric Scooters – Only These Scooters Are Allowed On Board Read More »
Like with most other vehicles, there might be some age requirements for electric scooters. As expected, that varies greatly depending on the location. Since this is one of the most common questions that people looking to buy an electric scooter frequently have, I’ve gone through all the legal resources available and put together this electric …
Electric Scooter Age Requirement – Exactly How Old You Must Be To Ride In Every Country Read More »
There might be a time when taking your electric scooter on a plane with you would be very convenient. It sure has happened to me, and I know it is the case for a lot of electric scooter owners worldwide. To find the answer to whether you can carry an electric scooter on an airplane, …
Can you bring an electric scooter on a plane? (every airline policy checked) Read More »
