E-bike and e-scooter rules in Australian Capital Territory
Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026 by Grian Myers. General information, not legal advice. Check the official sources below.
In short: In the ACT, private e-scooters are legal at 15 km/h on footpaths and 25 km/h elsewhere, and under-12s must be supervised. E-bikes follow the national pedelec rules.
E-bikes
- E-bikes follow the national definition: a 250 W pedelec that cuts out at 25 km/h (EN 15194), or a 200 W power-assisted pedal cycle.
What counts as an e-bike nationally · E-bikes with a stated EN 15194 compliance
E-scooters
- Private e-scooters are legal at 15 km/h on footpaths and 25 km/h elsewhere.
- Children under 12 must be supervised.
| Private e-scooter in public | Legal |
|---|---|
| Speed limits (km/h) | 15 footpath, 25 elsewhere |
| Age | Under-12s supervised |
Official and expert sources
- WestCycle: e-scooter rules across Australia (PDF)
- Bicycle Network: feds return to the European e-bike standard
Changelog
- 14 Oct 2026: page published with rules current to this date.
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