Austria tightened its road traffic regulations (StVO) for e-scooters on 1 May 2026. Here are the current rules.
- Maximum speed
- 25 km/h
- Minimum age
- 12 years
- Helmet
- Mandatory up to age 16
- Turn signals
- Mandatory since May 2026
E-Scooter Rules in Austria 2026
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 25 km/h |
| Minimum age | 12 years (9–12 with a cycling licence) |
| Helmet | Mandatory up to age 16 (since May 2026, previously up to 12) |
| Insurance | Not required (≤25 km/h, ≤600 W) |
| Power | Max. 600 W |
| Turn signals | Mandatory since May 2026 (at the handlebar ends, regardless of purchase date) |
| Alcohol | Limit 0.5‰ (since May 2026) |
| Passengers | Not allowed (one person only, no loads on the handlebars) |
Where can you ride?
- Cycle path (mandatory where available)
- Roadway
- Pavement prohibited
Equipment
- Front and rear lights
- Reflectors (white front, red rear, yellow on the sides)
- One effective brake
- Bell
- Turn signals (new in 2026)
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