Electric scooter circulation: obligations to respect

Electric scooter circulation: obligations to respect

Electric scooter circulation: obligations to respect

In an urban area

In an urban area

In an urban area

  • You must cycle on bike lanes.

  • If there is no bike lane, you can ride on roads limited to 50 km/h or on pedestrian areas, provided you ride at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians.

  • Cycling on sidewalks is prohibited, except with permission from the mayor (in this case, ride at a moderate speed and without disturbing pedestrians).

  • Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided it does not obstruct pedestrians, unless there is a municipal prohibition.

  • In Paris, parking of scooters in public space is prohibited (fine of €49).

  • You must cycle on bike lanes.

  • If there is no bike lane, you can ride on roads limited to 50 km/h or on pedestrian areas, provided you ride at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians.

  • Cycling on sidewalks is prohibited, except with permission from the mayor (in this case, ride at a moderate speed and without disturbing pedestrians).

  • Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided it does not obstruct pedestrians, unless there is a municipal prohibition.

  • In Paris, parking of scooters in public space is prohibited (fine of €49).

  • You must cycle on bike lanes.

  • If there is no bike lane, you can ride on roads limited to 50 km/h or on pedestrian areas, provided you ride at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians.

  • Cycling on sidewalks is prohibited, except with permission from the mayor (in this case, ride at a moderate speed and without disturbing pedestrians).

  • Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided it does not obstruct pedestrians, unless there is a municipal prohibition.

  • In Paris, parking of scooters in public space is prohibited (fine of €49).

Outside of the urban area

Outside of the urban area

Outside of the urban area

  • Traffic permitted only on bike paths or greenways.

  • Traffic on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h is only possible if authorized by the traffic police, with a requirement to wear:

  • Traffic permitted only on bike paths or greenways.

  • Traffic on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h is only possible if authorized by the traffic police, with a requirement to wear:

  • Traffic permitted only on bike paths or greenways.

  • Traffic on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h is only possible if authorized by the traffic police, with a requirement to wear:

→ a helmet,

→ a reflective equipment,

→ and to turn on the position lights.

→ a helmet,

→ a reflective equipment,

→ and to turn on the position lights.

→ a helmet,

→ a reflective equipment,

→ and to turn on the position lights.

  • Parking on sidewalks is allowed, unless prohibited by municipal regulations.

  • Parking on sidewalks is allowed, unless prohibited by municipal regulations.

  • Parking on sidewalks is allowed, unless prohibited by municipal regulations.

Terms of use

Terms of use

Terms of use

  • Minimum age: 16 years old.

  • Maximum allowed speed: 25 km/h.

  • Passenger transport prohibited (fine of €135 in case of violation).

  • Mandatory equipment:

  • Minimum age: 16 years old.

  • Maximum allowed speed: 25 km/h.

  • Passenger transport prohibited (fine of €135 in case of violation).

  • Mandatory equipment:

  • Minimum age: 16 years old.

  • Maximum allowed speed: 25 km/h.

  • Passenger transport prohibited (fine of €135 in case of violation).

  • Mandatory equipment:

→ braking system,

→ sound signal,

→ front and rear lights,

→ reflective devices at the rear and on the sides (unless the tires are already equipped with them).

→ braking system,

→ sound signal,

→ front and rear lights,

→ reflective devices at the rear and on the sides (unless the tires are already equipped with them).

→ braking system,

→ sound signal,

→ front and rear lights,

→ reflective devices at the rear and on the sides (unless the tires are already equipped with them).

  • Reflective equipment is mandatory at night or in case of poor visibility.

  • Wearing a helmet is advised.

  • Liability insurance is mandatory.

  • Reflective equipment is mandatory at night or in case of poor visibility.

  • Wearing a helmet is advised.

  • Liability insurance is mandatory.

  • Reflective equipment is mandatory at night or in case of poor visibility.

  • Wearing a helmet is advised.

  • Liability insurance is mandatory.

Sanctions

Sanctions

Sanctions

  • Fine of 135 € if you drive outside the authorized zones or if you carry a passenger.

  • Fine of 49 € in Paris for parking on the sidewalk with a shared scooter.

  • Fine of 135 € if you drive outside the authorized zones or if you carry a passenger.

  • Fine of 49 € in Paris for parking on the sidewalk with a shared scooter.

  • Fine of 135 € if you drive outside the authorized zones or if you carry a passenger.

  • Fine of 49 € in Paris for parking on the sidewalk with a shared scooter.

Respecting these rules ensures your safety and that of other road users.

Respecting these rules ensures your safety and that of other road users.

Respecting these rules ensures your safety and that of other road users.