Vergelijking regelgeving lichte elektrische voertuigen tussen EU‐lidstaten
Member State
AUSTRIA

National regulations
Not yet. In process to adopt a
regulation

BELGIUM

Yes

CROATIA

No

DENMARK

Finland

France

Category
Not yet
1) not motorised mobility devices
2) motorised mobility devices: 2 or 3 wheels, max
(technical) speed 18Km/h (Directive 2006/42/EC on
machinery applies)
No. Takes definition of "powered cycle" from Regulation
EU 168/2013

Specific traffic rules
Use on pavements at walking speed
Segways only authorized on carriageways
Assimilated to pedestrians or bicycles, depending in their
speed (footpace or faster) with specific rules regarding
lighting and maximum dimensions
No minimum age, no driver license, no helmet

Yes. Executive Orders on:
1) Self‐balancing vehicles &
motorised skateboards
2) Speed pedelecs (with an
amending Executive Order)
3) Motorised scooters

Yes

Yes. 1. Devices to assist/replace walking (max 1 kW /
15km/h),
2. Light electric vehicles (max 1kW / 25 km/h / 80 cm
wide)
3. Electrically assisted bicycle (max 250w / 25 km/h)
4. Motorised bicycle L1e‐A (max 1kW / 25 km/h) EU
168/2013.

1. Pedestrian rules <6 km/h,
2‐4. Cyclist rules 6‐25 km/h,

Not yet. In process to adopt a
regulation

Yes. 1) not motorised (assimilated to pedestrians). 2)
motorised: Distinguishing according to maximum speed
(above 25kmh: obligation to be approved and registered
in order to be able to travel on public roads) or below
(Decree. Under discussion)

Foreseeing regarding: category (new "engins de
déplacement personnels ", under 25Km/h), traffic rules (some
flexibility to municipalities), personal protective equipment,
technical characteristics and penalties.

Classified by the type approval authority (Kraftfahrt‐
Bundesamt):
new category “personal light electric vehicles” bwt. 6‐20
km/h

1.‐ A national type approval and an insurance.
2.‐ Courtesy to other participants on the road traffic,
especially pedestrians and cyclists
3.‐ Age limits depending on device max speed (12/14 yrs,
s<12 km/h)
4.‐ Light

Germany

Yes

Greece

Based on previous estimation: 1) considered as pedestrians,
when design speed <6 km/h and as bicycles when design
No.Pending the completion of
Yes. Primary estimation of experts is to divide them into 3
speed is 6‐25 km/h in accordance with their respective rules
research study, while at the same categories: 1) <6 km/h (as pedestrians), 2) 6‐25 km/h (as
(pedestrians or cycles). The 2nd category can only be used in
time preparing the law
bicycles) and 3) >25 km/h (prohibited use). Not yet a
cycle lanes and not in road, at least at the beginning (till
provisions.
concrete proposition.
issuing of specific legislation). 2) Need for certificate for
vehicles circulation.

Ireland

No, currently undertaking an
external expert study on electric
scooters.

No. Defined under "mechanically propelled vehicle" in
Irish legislation. Essentially, current road traffic law states
that if a vehicle can be propelled by mechanical or
If classed as a "mechanically propelled vehicle" then the
electrical power alone, it is considered as a mechanically same road traffic rules apply.
propelled vehicle. This applies regardless of the maximum
speed the vehicle is designed for.
People using this equipment are supposed to be pedestrians
and they are allowed to use sidewalks and bicycle
infrastructure.

Latvia

No, but studied by experts which Experts recommend division +‐ 25Km/h:
recommend regulating within a “sports and leisure equipment” (if designed speed is
year
25km/h or higher – mopeds)

There is no age limit and no licence, protective equipment or
insurance is needed at the moment to use this equipment.
The only obligation is that other pedestrians can not be
disturbed or endangered.

Lithuania

Luxembourg

No

No. Takes definition of "powered cycle" from Regulation
EU 168/2013

No. Same rules apply to powered cycles and bicycles

No, but willing to

Electric bicycles, electric motor of a maximum power not
exceeding 0,5 kW & max speed <25 km/h.
Mopeds if exceeding those limits

No.
Same rules as bicycles apply to vehicles under 0,5Kw and
25Km/h
Exceeding those limits as mopeds

yes

specific national category, nationally type‐approved, only
if out of scope of the 168/2013. Machinery directive not Same as mopeds
applied.

Portugal

No.

Not yet. Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no.
210/2018, of April 6, recommended to the Government
Assimilate motorized bicycles, motorized scooters, devices
the creation of a working group for the classification of
with electric motor, self‐balancing and self‐propelled and
mobility scooters, taking into account their characteristics, similar ones to bicycles
radius of curvature and maneuverability space.

Romania

No, nor willing to

Spain

No. Initial regulatory proposal, to Future definiton of PMV attending mainly to speed (<6,
be amended in 2019
between 6 and 25 and >25Km/h) and power.

Future cathegorization, traffic rules (where and how
circulate), circulation certificate and guidance on technical
characteristics

United Kingdom

No, under review

As motor vehicles

Same rules applying to any other motor vehicle:
Insurance, driving licences, number plates, and helmets

Norway

Yes. Entry into force 2018

Yes: 1) small electric vehicles (1 person, max 20Km/h,
70Kgr and 120x85cm,

Traffic: Same as bicycles. Technical requirements: Specific
ones on brakes, lights and audible warning devices apply

Switzerland

No, under analysis

it is not planned to create a separate category for these
gadgets

Netherlands