Electric scooter, roller skate or skateboard
Verified 01 September 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
If you ride on scooters (without motor), rollers or skateboards, you are considered a pedestrian and you must ride on the sidewalk.
If you are using a electric displacement machine (electric scooter, hoverboard, gyropod, monoroue, light cyclomobile), you must ride on the bike path when it exists.
Bicycles must be driven on the road or on the bike path (if there is one).
We present you with the information you need to know.
In built-up areas
You must cycle on the bike paths. In the absence of bike paths, you can cycle in the following areas:
- Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
- The pedestrian areas, provided that you drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
FYI
In Paris, self-service scooter parking is prohibited. For this offense, you may be fined €49. Pound costs will also be borne by you.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
To use an electric scooter (including self-service scooters) you must have third party insurance. This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...). It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Please note
if you are using a self-service scooter, consider checking the insurance terms set out in the rental agreement.
Outside
You can ride on the bike paths or on the green lanes.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
The traffic police authority may authorize traffic on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h. In this case, you will need to wear a helmet, wear retro-reflective gear and drive with the position lights on.
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
To use an electric scooter (including self-service scooters) has to have liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Please note
it is recommended that the user of a self-service scooter should check the insurance conditions defined in the rental contract.
You're considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.
You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected crossings, where they are less than 50 meters away,
You must drive at moderate speed (6 km/h).
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
If you are traveling outside sidewalks (unless you are constrained by poor condition) or protected crossings, you risk a traffic ticket. €4.
You risk the same penalty if you don't follow a fire.
FYI
the mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles in all or part of the territory of his municipality, depending on local circumstances.
In case of damage caused to a third party (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, ...), you engage your civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance contract which takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended to contact your insurer to verify that the contract does not exclude the guarantee for roller sports.
Wheelchairs
You're considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.
You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected crossings, where they are less than 50 meters away,
You must drive at moderate speed (6 km/h).
However, you are allowed to drive on the pavement (on the right side and in the direction of walking), if you are forced to do so (impassable pavements).
If you are traveling outside the sidewalks (unless you are constrained by the bad condition of the sidewalk) or protected crossings, you risk a traffic ticket €4.
You risk the same penalty if you don't follow a fire.
In case of damage caused to a third party (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, ...), you engage your civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance contract which takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended that you contact your insurer to verify that the contract does not exclude the wheelchair guarantee.
You're considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.
You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected crossings, where they are less than 50 meters away,
You must drive at moderate speed (6 km/h).
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
If you are traveling outside sidewalks (unless you are constrained by poor condition) or protected crossings, you risk a traffic ticket. €4.
You risk the same penalty if you don't follow a fire.
FYI
the mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles in all or part of the territory of his municipality, depending on local circumstances.
In case of damage caused to a third party (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, ...), you engage your civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance contract which takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended to contact your insurer to verify that the contract does not exclude the guarantee for roller sports.
You're considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.
You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected crossings, where they are less than 50 meters away,
You must drive at moderate speed (6 km/h).
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
If you are traveling outside sidewalks (unless you are constrained by poor condition) or protected crossings, you risk a traffic ticket. €4.
You risk the same penalty if you don't follow a fire.
FYI
the mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles in all or part of the territory of his municipality, depending on local circumstances.
In case of damage caused to a third party (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, ...), you engage your civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance contract which takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended to contact your insurer to verify that the contract does not exclude the guarantee for roller sports.
In built-up areas
You must cycle on the bike paths. In the absence of bike paths, you can cycle in the following areas:
- Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
- The pedestrian areas, provided that you drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum authorized speed is 25 km/h.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Outside
You can ride on the bike paths or on the green lanes.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
The traffic police authority may authorize traffic on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h. In this case, you will need to wear a helmet, wear retro-reflective gear and drive with the position lights on.
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance. This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...). It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
In built-up areas
You must cycle on the bike paths.
In the absence of bike paths, you can cycle in the following areas:
- Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
- The pedestrian areas, provided that you drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance. This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, etc.). It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Outside
You can ride on the bike paths or on the green lanes.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
The traffic police authority may authorize traffic on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h. In this case, you will need to wear a helmet, wear retro-reflective gear and drive with the position lights on.
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance. This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...). It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
In built-up areas
You must cycle on the bike paths.
In the absence of bike paths, you can cycle in the following areas:
- Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
- The pedestrian areas, provided that you drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, etc.).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Outside
You can ride on the bike paths or on the green lanes.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
The traffic police authority may authorize traffic on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h. In this case, you will need to wear a helmet, wear retro-reflective gear and drive with the position lights on.
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle...).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
The lightweight bicycle is an electric vehicle with two wheels and a seat. This machine has no rear seat or luggage rack. It weighs a maximum of 30 kg when unladen.
The rules of circulation are the same as for motorized personal transport equipment (electric scooter, hoverboard, etc.).
In built-up areas
You must cycle on the bike paths.
In the absence of bike paths, you can cycle in the following areas:
- Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
- The pedestrian areas, provided that you drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and do not disturb pedestrians
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
Warning
for your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, etc.).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Outside
You can ride on the bike paths or on the green lanes.
Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g., private property path, private residence driveway).
Driving on sidewalks is prohibited unless authorized by the mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate speed (6 km/h) and not disturb pedestrians.
Parking on the sidewalks is allowed, provided that pedestrians are not disturbed. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.
The traffic police authority may authorize traffic on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h. In this case, you will need to wear a helmet, wear retro-reflective gear and drive with the position lights on.
If you travel outside the authorized areas, you may be fined €135.
You must be old at least 14 years of age to use it.
The maximum speed authorized is 25 kph.
The craft cannot carry more than one person at a time. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €135.
You should wear retro-reflective equipment in case of traffic at night or poor visibility during the day.
Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, lights (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.
In order to use the machine, you must have civil liability insurance.
This insurance covers damage caused to others (injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle, etc.).
It is recommended to contact your insurer to adapt your home insurance contract or to take out a specific insurance contract.
Menstrual periods are different for children under 8.
General case
An adult bicycle (electric or not), given its size, is considered to be a vehicle.
You must ride on the road or bike path (if there is one).
FYI
if the bicycle lane sign is square (type C113), its use is simply recommended.
However, you can use the sidewalk provided you walk with your bicycle in your hand.
The helmet is mandatory for children under 12 years of age.
Failure to comply with this obligation is punishable by a fine of up to €750. In general, it is a flat-rate fine of €135.
From the age of 12, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but it is strongly recommended.
An offense committed with a bicycle (non-compliance with parking rules, use of a telephone, etc.) is punished by a fine.
Under 8 years
A small bicycle used by a child under 8 years of age is not considered a vehicle.
The child is then considered a pedestrian. It can therefore circulate on the sidewalk.
It must respect traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. It must use protected crossings, where they exist within 50 meters,
It must be running at moderate speed (6 km/h).
The helmet is mandatory.
Failure to comply with this obligation is punishable by a fine of up to €750. In general, it is a flat-rate fine of €135.
If the child is traveling outside the sidewalks (unless compelled to do so by his/her poor condition) or protected crossings, he/she may be in contravention of €4.
He could face the same penalty if a fire is not followed.
Movement of motorized personal transport equipment
Pedestrian regulations
Endangering the lives of others
National Institute of Consumer Affairs (INC)
Road Prevention Association