Electric Skateboards in France
2026 Regulations
France is one of the most progressive European countries when it comes to EDPM regulations. Here's everything you need to know to ride legally.
🧭 Official Status
Since the decree of October 23, 2019, France has recognized electric skateboards as EDPMs (Motorized Personal Mobility Devices). This means they officially have their place on public roads, just like electric scooters, unicycles, and gyropods.
France is one of the first European countries to establish a comprehensive and clear legal framework for these devices. The rules are precise, penalties are defined, and riding zones are clearly identified.
⚙️ Legal Requirements
- Speed limited to 25 km/h maximum (any derestriction is subject to a fine).
- Mandatory front and rear lights, as well as side and rear reflectors.
- Audible warning device (bell or horn).
- Mandatory third-party liability insurance, without it, you are riding illegally.
- Minimum age: 14 years old.
- Full compliance with the Highway Code.
- Helmet strongly recommended (not yet mandatory for adults, but mandatory for children under 12 on bicycles, the recommendation applies by extension).
- Reflective vest mandatory outside urban areas and at night.
🚧 Where to Ride
- In the city: prioritize cycle paths. If no cycle path is available, ride on roads limited to 50 km/h max.
- Outside urban areas: only on cycle paths or greenways.
- Sidewalks: strictly prohibited, unless otherwise decided by the municipality (in which case, you must ride at walking pace, 6 km/h max).
- Parking: prohibited on sidewalks in certain cities (Paris, in particular, requires dedicated zones).
Possible fines: up to €1.500 for riding on sidewalks, derestriction, or lack of lighting. €135 for non-compliance with traffic rules.
🛹 What Evo-Spirit Offers
All our Evo-Spirit electric skateboards have an EDPM-compliant version that meets French regulations: speed limited to 25 km/h, full front and rear lighting, an audible warning device, and integrated safety equipment.
Our flagship model for legal use in France is the Switcher V3 City EDPM, designed for urban riding and approved for public roads.
Our team is here to help with any questions about the compliance, speed limiting, or insurance of your Evo-Spirit e-skate.
L'essentiel
In France, riders are quite fortunate. A well-equipped and insured e-skate, limited to 25 km/h, can be ridden freely and legally on cycle paths and roads.
Respect the rules, keep your lighting in order, make sure you have your third-party liability insurance, and enjoy the ride with complete peace of mind ⚡
Evo-Spirit
