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CountryState/ProvinceLegal StandingLaw/Code ReferenceDate of Last UpdateNotesCities with EUC communities (est. riders in city)
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AustraliaAll othersIllegal07/2019illegal - but enforcement is varied, legality in active consideration https://www.ntc.gov.au/transport-reform/ntc-projects/Barriers-to-the-safe-use-of-innovative-vehicles-and-motorised-mobility-devices
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AustriaIllegalUnenforced so far
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GermanyIllegalRequires registration and insurance as a road vehicle, but these are practically impossible to obtain.
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Hong KongIllegalNot allowed in the city, but there is a sizeable community that likes riding in the mountains. HK (300?)
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IrelandIllegal01/2020Stopped by police a few times, one only seized so far, known (little enforcement). There currently is a public consultation to legalise them, anyone, even from abroad can fill the form or simply send their thoughts to legalise them and why, form here: http://eRide.ie/consultation.pdf ||| https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/13162-electric-unicycle-seizedconfiscated-by-police-in-dublin-ireland/
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NetherlandsIllegalhttps://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/bijzondere-voertuigen/vraag-en-antwoord/hoverboard-op-openbare-weg01/2020No approval for public roads

Hoverboards, electric skateboards and monowheels have no handlebars or seats. They therefore do not fall into any category of vehicles approved for use on the road. That is why you cannot drive it on public roads.
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U.KIllegal https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/5-6/50/section/7212/2021Poorly formulated law leads to wide interpretations. In practice it is moderately tolerated, provided rider shows responsibility & is discrete or pedestrian sensitive. Insurance not directly applicable. Law in transition .
[2021: London: All PEV banned onboard public transit, due to battery fire concerns.]
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AustraliaQueensland and ACTlegalhttps://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1881/~/personal-mobility-device-use-in-the-act12/2019Thanks to Lime scooters, there is new state legislation, place of useage and speeds varry but 25Km/h max and general road use is limited
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BelgiumAlllegalhttp://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/eli/wet/2019/04/13/2019041113/justel01/2020By law considered as a "motorized locomotive device" for public roads,
- which is by design and structure limited to 25 km/h, and as a consequence has similar rights like a cyclist;
- when you are on the sidewalk and not going faster than a pedestrian, you are considered as a pedestrian.
Insurance recommended (possible to 45 km/h)
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BulgariaAllIllegalhttps://lex.bg/laws/ldoc/213464934501/2024By law they are called "self-balancing vehicles" with maximum construction speed of 25km/h. Not allowed on public roads (basically it means you can ony ride in park). But generally its ok to ride everywhere beside high speed and traffic roads.(basically follow bicycle rules) (just don't ride reckless, follow rules of road and be respectful). one rider was fined 25 EUR in Shumen.est. 200 riders in the country.
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CanadaPer provincePer provincePer provincePer provinceSee North America Tab (On The Bottom)
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ChinaVaries by citieslegalhttps://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ejBSVInLmDvpQ9R7H9xydA03/2019PEVs are illegal to be ridden on public roads in some big cities such as Shanghai, riders may face fines or even confiscation for second violation. Shanghai mainly only cares in the inner city and you cant take it on the metro. Beijing: Technically illegal, but never enforced. Allowed almost everywhere. Shenzhen: Allowed only where bicycles and mopeds ride (on the sidewalk). Not allowed on the metro. Total (5,000?): Guangdong (500?), Shenzhen(100?), Beijing(300?), Chengdu(100?), Chongqing(200?)...
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Czech Republiclegalhttps://www.e-sbirka.cz/sb/2024/30/2024-04-0104/2024Officialy classed as self-balancing personal transporter.
Can be ridden on sidewalks (*walking speed) or bikepaths (*bike speed)
except in areas marked by no segway signs (city center of Prague). *Whatever that means.
In reality one can ride anywhere and as long as common sense is used police action is rare.

As of 2024/04: EUC's cappable of 25kmh+ or is 25kg+ have to have property damage liability (car insurance), very cheap (~12€/y) but mandatory.		Prague, Brno, few riders in every bigger city. Total 1000-1500.
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EstoniaAlllegal
https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/Riigikogu/act/525032019002/consolide
03/2019In the Traffictt Act, balancing scooters with 2 wheel are regulated. Top speed 20km/h, allowed in bicycle lanes/roads and footpaths. Under 16y helmet is compulsory. Nothing specifically is regulated about EUC. As a general rule, everything is allowed that is not specifically prohibited. Based on this one-wheel electric balanced scooter can be used in Estonia and classified as assisting device to pedestrians (up to spring 2020). There will be a new law published on this in 2020.Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Aegviidu
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FinlandAlllegalwww.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/2021/2021008207/2021Max. 1 kW and 25 km/h, no insurance or license required, same traffic rules as with bicycles. When travelling at walking speed (<15 km/h), devices may also be used on the footpath. See also https://www.lvk.fi/en/obligation-to-insure/frequently-asked-questions/light-electric-mobility-devices/ and www.traficom.fi/en/transport/road/electric-personal-transportation-devices
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Francelegal
Built in limitation to 25Km/h required. Allowed on bicycle paths or roads up to 50Km/h within city boundaries. Outside of cities, only bicycle paths allowed. Little enforcement if you behave. Liability insurance mandatory. France definitely has highest per capita ridership in the world.Total (10,000?): Paris (5,000?) and many other cities.
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Indonesialegal07/2019No regulation at all, free to ride anywhere as bicycles.
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Japanlegal
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Luxemburglegalhttps://electricity.lu/index.php/fr/legislation-des-vehicules2019Legal. Tolerated in bicycle lanes if possible, otherwise roads. When on pedestrian sidewalks, speed is limited to 6 km/h. Insurance or license not required.
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NorwaylegalClassed as bicycle. Max legal speed 20kph (built in limit)
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Polandequipment rules03/20222022: new technical rules for new EUC's sold after December 2021, tbd.
[2019: Riders on EUC are currently classified as pedestrans by law. In practice, the Police do not take any action against people riding PLEVs on bicycle roads or roadsides.Change in legislation is planned in 2020 that will limit PLEVs speed to 25 km/h and apply the same regulations as with bikes.]
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Russialegal01/2020Riders on EUC are currently classified as pedestrans by law.
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Thailandlegal
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USAVaries by statelegalSee North America Tab (On The Bottom)Total (10,000?), NYC (1000?), SF (200?), Denver, Seattle,
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Denmarkneeds clarification07/2019EUC's capable of > 20km/h are soon to be illegal. https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/14588-update-legal-situation-denmark-july-2019/ ________________Depends on interpretaton - is the tilt-back limit of 20km/h allowed?_____________________________________________________Practically you can easily ride in Denmark. I have ridden 4000km in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen combined. I have had eye-contact, nodded and gotten a nod back from police officers in all 3 cities. I ride typically 40-40 km/h, but will slow down to 25-30 ish if i see police. No reason to push or provoke them. TL;DR its safe to ride in Denmark.
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SwedenLegalhttps://www.ewheels.se/kunskap/guider/forsakring-elsparkcykel/20231223It is vehicles with the following characteristics that must have traffic insurance:

Electric vehicles without a pedal or crank device, if the vehicle is designed to go faster than 20 kilometers per hour.
Electric vehicles without a pedal or crank device, if the vehicle is designed to go faster than 14 kilometers per hour and weighs more than 25 kilograms.
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SwitzerlandRequires paperwork2015http://www.electricunicycleguide.com/electric-unicycles-and-the-law/
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SpainUncertain01/2020Pending national legislation, there's currently only a directive informing law enforcement how to proceed, but fines wouldn't hold up in a court of law since there's no legislation to back them. When approved, though, PEVs limited to 25 km/h will be deemed vehicles and allowed to ride only on roads--not on sidewalk or bike lanes. What will happen with wheel's whose max. speed exceed 25 km/h is uncertain: either illegality or will be treated as a small scooter requiring a license plate and driving license. But for now, not strictly enforced, only in large cities. Municipalities can pass their own local laws that contradict country-wide ones, so in short, a mess.
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South KoreaunknownI know theres a decent community in korea, but dont know the legal status. Total (2,000?)
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Greeceunknown01/2020Everything is GRAY AREA. Gov wants to impose laws cause of the rental scooter accidents that happend last year. EUC's may fall into wrongfull legislation. Large groups of riders are ready to talk if needed to help legislate properly, but we don't have high hopes. :-/ -by Lefteris on the Forums
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Malaysiaunknownhttp://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/technical?inheritRedirect=trueTechnically prohibited but not officially covered by existing legislation. No enforcement against PEVs has been reported but this may change as e-scooter rental firms have begun appearing.
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New Zealandunknown07/2019Currently being reviewed
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PortugalunknownNo specific legislation but law enforcement don't care.
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Romaniaunknown01/2020Law in transition at this date
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(all)https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/4041-legality-crowdsourcing/
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Turkeylegalhttps://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/fihrist?tarih=2021-04-1414/04/2021Built in limitation to 25Km/h required. Allowed on bicycle paths or roads up to 50Km/h within city boundaries. There is administrative fine penaly for every faults you do.
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