Since 2019, Frankreich has recognised electric skateboards as PMDs (Personal Motorised Devices). They have their place on public roads under strict conditions.

Obligatorisch equipment: front/rear lights, reflectors, audible warning device. Wo fahren: cycle paths first, otherwise roads limited to 50 km/h. Prohibited on pavements unless by municipal decision.

💸 Possible fines: up to €1.500 for non-compliant use.

Since June 2019, e-skateboards have been recognised as motorised personal mobility devices. Below 6 km/h = pedestrian (pavements allowed). Above = cyclist (cycle paths or roads).

Nein licence or registration. RAVeL allowed if limited to 25 km/h. If your skateboard exceeds 25 km/h or 4 kW → homologation, a number plate and insurance are mandatory.

3 categories: ≤15 km/h and ≤1kW = pedestrian. 16-25 km/h and ≤1kW = bicycle (cycle paths and roads). >25 km/h or >1kW = moped (registration, insurance, licence required).

Max blood alcohol content 0.5‰. Most e-skateboards limited to 25 km/h remain fully legal.

E-skateboards belong to the UTO (personal transport devices) category. Max speed 20 km/h on cycle paths. Pavements allowed only at walking speed. Roads prohibited.

10-18 Jahre: cycling card or licence required. 🚫 Alcohol, passengers, holding a phone is prohibited.

E-skateboards recognised as personal mobility vehicles. Radwege and roads allowed. Pavements strictly prohibited. Obligatorisch equipment: brakes, lights, audible warning device. Blood alcohol content: 0‰.

Deutschland remains one of the strictest countries in Europe. The law requires a motorised vehicle to be equipped with handlebars. E-skateboards therefore cannot be homologated.

Contrary to popular belief, e-skateboards are prohibited in the Niederlande. They cannot obtain homologation and are not allowed on public roads (roads, cycle paths, pavements).

Associations like FatDaddy are campaigning for legalisation, but no developments are expected in the short term.

Österreich has not integrated e-skateboards into its legislation. Only scooters have been added. E-skateboards are in a legal vacuum: neither formally prohibited nor truly authorised.

Tolerance possible on pavements at slow speeds. Personal liability insurance recommended.

E-skateboards do not yet have a legal framework. Scooters are regulated (20 km/h max, helmet mandatory). From July 2025: number plates and insurance will be mandatory for scooters.

E-skateboards are expected to follow suit. In the meantime: grey area, ride cautiously and well-equipped.

Since January 2019, e-skateboards have been legal in Dänemark. Conditions: min age 15, speed ≤20 km/h, mandatory lighting day and night. Restrictions: max weight 10 kg, max range 30 km. Radwege only.

Griechenland has adopted a law on ΕΠΗΟ (Light Electric Personal Vehicles) including electric skateboards. Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 25 km/h on roads, 6 km/h on pavements. Obligatorisch lighting and brakes.

Nein law clearly defines e-skateboards. Nein legal category. Tolerance varies by city (Budapest is stricter). Cautious and discreet riding recommended. Alcohol strictly prohibited.

E-skateboards considered pedestrians on pavements. Since April 2024: mandatory insurance if speed >25 km/h or weight >25 kg. Prague has local restrictions (Segways banned in the centre).

Outside Prague: general tolerance, police appreciate responsible riding.

Since 2024, e-skateboards have been explicitly included in Litauenn law on "personal mobility devices". Max power 1 kW, speed limited to 25 km/h. Riding on cycle paths and shoulders.

Pavements prohibited except at walking pace. Max blood alcohol content 0.4‰.

Clear legal framework in Lettland. E-skateboards must be registered with the authorities. Circulation on cycle paths, max speed 25 km/h.

Riga has a good network of cycle paths. Cautious riding recommended in the city centre.

Malta has strict regulations: minimum 18 Jahre old, driving licence required, mandatory insurance. Speed limited to 20 km/h on roads.

Small island with dense traffic. Caution in tourist areas.

In Slowakei, e-skateboards are treated as pedestrians. Circulation allowed on cycle paths and pavements (at walking pace).

Bratislava is developing its cycle network. Nein explicit top speed but caution is recommended.

Slowenien allows e-skateboards on cycle paths and pavements (at walking pace). Empfohlen max speed 25 km/h.

Ljubljana, European Green Capital, has excellent cycling infrastructure.

E-skateboards are treated as bicycles in Schweden. Conditions: max power 250W, max speed 20 km/h. Beyond that = moped (mandatory insurance).

Helm mandatory for those under 15. Stockholm and Malmö have excellent cycle paths.

Kroatien has no specific regulation for e-skateboards. Electric scooters are currently being regularised (mandatory helmet planned).

In practice: tolerance on cycle paths. Avoid crowded tourist areas (Dubrovnik, Split). Discreet riding recommended.

Law adopted in 2022 for "Personal Mobility Devices" but e-skateboards are not explicitly mentioned. Proposal: minimum 16 Jahre old, pavement prohibition depending on municipalities.

Usage tolerated on cycle paths in tourist areas (Limassol, Paphos). Check local rules.

Nein specific legal framework for e-skateboards in Bulgarien. Electric scooters are regulated (25 km/h, 16 Jahre old, a mandatory helmet and insurance).

In practice: variable tolerance. Sofia has some cycle paths. Cautious riding and equipment recommended.

Estland has no specific law for e-skateboards. "Light electric vehicles" are currently being regulated. Helm mandatory for those under 16 Jahre old is planned.

Tallinn is very welcoming to micro-mobility. General tolerance on cycle paths and pavements.