Review of e-scooter laws commences

Friday 26 June 2026

The review will ensure South Australia continues to have fit for purpose laws and regulation permitting the use of e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices.

Though regulated separately, e-bike rules have also been included in this review in response to safety concerns raised by key road safety stakeholders and the community around the use of illegal e-bikes.

Across the South Australian community and industry, there are a range of views on these devices, including concerns around safety, education and use in shared spaces.

The review will consider how the laws are working in real-world conditions and identify areas where improvements may be needed to better balance safety, accessibility and enforceability.

South Australians will be asked for their thoughts on a range of safety considerations including licensing requirements, speed limits and road network access.

Community feedback gathered through the survey will help inform the next phase of the review.

This will include evaluating data and evidence, as well as further engagement with industry representatives, local government and road safety experts, such as the Australian Medical Association, Centre for Automotive Safety Research, South Australia Police and the RAA.

Private e-scooters and other personal mobility devices were legalised for use on footpaths, shared paths, bike paths, and many bike lanes and roads in South Australia on 13 July 2025.

Much like bicycles, riders are required to wear a helmet but do not need a licence.

E-scooters and other personal mobility device riders must not travel at more than 10 kilometres per hour on footpaths, beaches, and shared paths.

E-scooters are permitted on roads where the maximum speed limit is 60 kilometres per house, but must ride in the bike lane and travel at a speed no greater than 25 kilometres per hour.

All other personal mobility devices, including e-skateboards and e-solo-wheels, are permitted on roads where the speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour or less, and must travel at a speed no greater than 25 kilometres per hour.

Compliant e-bikes are permitted on roads where bicycles are permitted, and the maximum speed limit of the road applies.

Findings from the YourSAy survey will be made available ahead of engagement with key industry stakeholders and experts.

South Australians are encouraged to take part in the YourSAy survey from Friday, 26 June at www.yoursay.sa.gov.au/pmd-ebike-rules-review.

The survey will be open for six weeks and close on, Sunday 16 August at 11:59pm.