Since 2019, France recognises electric skateboards as EDPM (Personal Motorised Transport Devices). They have their place on public roads under strict conditions.

Required equipment: front/rear lights, reflectors, audible warning device. Where to ride: cycle paths as priority, otherwise roads limited to 50 km/h. Banned on pavements unless authorised by local council.

💸 Possible fines: up to €1,500 for non-compliant use.

Since June 2019, e-skates are recognised as motorised transport devices. Under 6 km/h = pedestrian (pavements allowed). Above = cyclist (cycle paths or roads).

No licence or registration required. RAVeL paths allowed if limited to 25 km/h. If your board exceeds 25 km/h or 4 kW → type approval, number plate and insurance required.

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 0.5‰. Most e-skates limited to 25 km/h remain fully legal.

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

Ages 10-18: cycling card or licence required. 🚫 Alcohol, passengers, handheld phone prohibited.

E-skates recognised as personal mobility vehicles. Cycle paths and roads allowed. Pavements strictly prohibited. Required equipment: brakes, lights, audible warning device. Blood alcohol: 0‰.

E-skates recognised as individual electric vehicles. Cycle paths, hard shoulders and pedestrian areas permitted. Max 25 km/h and ≤1kW to remain in this category.

14-16 years: adult supervision required. Blood alcohol: 0.4‰. Night equipment: front and rear lights required.

Recognised as micro-mobility devices. Registration required but free. Use on cycle paths, pedestrian areas and roads up to 50 km/h.

Night riding: lights required. Blood alcohol: 0.5‰.

Malta regulates e-skates through the Personal Mobility Device Act. Permit required from Transport Malta. Max 20 km/h, max power 350W.

Allowed on: cycle paths, 30 km/h urban roads. Prohibited on: pavements, main roads. Required equipment: lights, reflectors, brakes.

Recognised as personal transport devices. Allowed on cycle paths and pavements (at walking pace only). Roads prohibited unless no alternative.

Blood alcohol: 0‰. Use of phone prohibited. Night equipment recommended.

E-skates classified as light electric vehicles. Cycle paths allowed. Pavements at walking pace only (6 km/h). Roads up to 50 km/h if no cycle path.

Max 25 km/h, max 1kW. Above these limits = moped (licence and registration required).

Classified as elsparkcykel (electric cycle). Max 20 km/h and 250W = cycle rules. Above = moped Class II (registration required).

Helmet mandatory under 15. Cycle paths and roads allowed. Blood alcohol: 0.2‰. Night lights required.

Classified as motorised scooters. Max 20 km/h, max width 70 cm, max 25 kg. Mandatory helmet for all ages.

Cycle paths only. Roads prohibited. Night riding: front and rear lights required. Blood alcohol: 0.5‰.

Regulated since 2020. Max 25 km/h, max 250W. Cycle paths and roads up to 30 km/h allowed. Pavements prohibited.

Night equipment required (lights, reflectors). Blood alcohol: 0‰ (strict).

Classified as personal motorised devices. Cycle paths allowed. Roads up to 50 km/h if no cycle path. Pavements at walking pace only.

Helmet mandatory under 18. Blood alcohol: 0‰. Night equipment required.

Electric skateboards are not approved for public roads in Germany. The eKFV regulation only covers electric scooters with handlebars. E-skates cannot be approved and therefore cannot be insured.

Consequences: €70 fine, confiscation possible, 1 point on your licence, no insurance coverage in case of accident.

E-skates are illegal on all public roads, cycle paths and pavements in the Netherlands. No category exists for their approval.

Consequences: €400 fine. No confiscation usually, but repeat offenders risk seizure. Use only on private land.

Very restrictive grey area. E-skates are not covered by the electric scooter regulation (which requires handlebars). They are considered motor vehicles without approval.

In practice: riding tolerated in some tourist areas but officially prohibited. Risk of fine and confiscation.

No specific law for e-skates. Generally treated like electric scooters. Tolerance varies significantly between cities and officers.

Recommended: limit to 25 km/h, wear helmet, use cycle paths. Enforcement can be strict in tourist areas during peak season.

Not officially authorised on public roads. No specific category exists. Tolerance observed in practice but no legal protection.

In case of accident, no insurance coverage. Exercise extreme caution.

No specific law. E-skates treated inconsistently. Some cities apply e-scooter rules (25 km/h, helmet). Others are more tolerant.

Recommended: follow e-scooter rules, stay on cycle paths, carry third-party liability insurance.

No specific legal framework. E-skates often tolerated in practice. Generally treated like light electric vehicles.

Tallinn has specific rules for rental scooters but private e-skates remain in a grey area. Wear a helmet and use cycle paths.

No specific category for e-skates. Micro-mobility regulation focuses on e-scooters with handlebars.

In Budapest: tolerated on cycle paths. Other cities: variable. Recommended: limit to 20 km/h, avoid roads and pavements.

Complex grey area. The micro-mobility law focuses on e-scooters with handlebars. E-skates are treated as "other devices" limited to 6 km/h.

In practice: tolerance varies widely by city and neighbourhood. Milan, Rome, Turin stricter. Tourist areas more relaxed. High risk of fines outside pedestrian areas.