E-scooters can be parked in an upright position on the kerbside, at least 1.5 metres from buildings.   

No-parking areas will be shown in the app.  Parking in no parking areas may result in penalties. 

E-scooters can travel up to 20kmph and are restricted to bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, separated and shared paths, and roads with a maximum speed of 50km/h. 

E-scooters are not permitted on footpaths and high-speed roads.

Where there is interaction between e-scooters and pedestrians, such as on shared paths - e-scooter riders will have to obey the same rules as bike riders and must slow down and give way to pedestrians. 

Map

Download a map showing where you can use e-scooters (PDF)

Rules for riding hire and private e-scooters:

• Riders must be 16 years old and over.
• The maximum speed for an e-scooter is 20km/h.
• Riders must wear a helmet.
• Riders must ride on the road, riding an e-scooter on the footpath is illegal.
• Only one person is allowed on an e-scooter at a time.
• Riders cannot use a mobile phone while riding an e-scooter.
• Riders must not be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs when riding an e-scooter.
• E-scooters will be treated the same as bikes by other road users.

Riders must remain inside the designated trial zones.  These zones will be geofenced by the operators.

Riders in the Cities of Yarra, Melbourne and Port Phillip will be able to ride between the entire three council areas.

Yes. E-scooter riders must adhere to the Victorian Road Rules, which means always wearing a helmet and respecting other road users.

These rules are enforced by Victoria Police. 

Helmets are supplied with e-scooters and must be secured using built-in locks after each ride to avoid theft or loss. 

E-scooters are limited to 20km/h as outlined in the State Government guidelines for the trial.  

Riders are required to behave in accordance with the Victorian Road Rules, ride safely and respect the scooters and other road users. 

In some places E-Scooters will be speed limited to 10kph to allow low speed access for people to continue their trips through certain areas.

In certain other places such as pedestrian only areas or high speed roads E-Scooters may be prevented from operating. 

You can legally ride your private e-scooter if:

• you ride on shared-use paths and roads up to and including 60km/h
• you’re over 16 years
• you wear a helmet
• you don’t ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• you ride up to a maximum speed to 20km/h
• you’re not using your mobile phone or carrying a passenger (dinking)
• it’s not a high-speed e-scooter – capable of more than 25km/h (this is considered an unregistered vehicle and penalties apply)
• you don't ride on footpaths.

E-scooters offer an alternative, sustainable and affordable transport option for our community.

They will provide an additional transport option that will increase the resilience of Melbourne’s transport system.

E-scooters have been legalised for private and commercial use in other states and territories. This trial will provide Victoria with evidence to consider longer term impact of these vehicles on our network.

Find out more

An agreement between the Councils and Operators establishes a framework for commercial e-scooters to operate in the City of Yarra and other participating LGA’s. This supports the safe use of e-scooters and protects the amenity of our streets. 

Download the agreement documents

Lime - Shared e-scooter Services Trial Signed Agreement (PDF)

Neuron - Shared e-scooter Services Trial Signed Agreement (PDF)

Evaluation of the trial

A full evaluation of the trial will take place to assess the use of e-scooters in Victoria's transport system, including the safety of pedestrians and people with vision impairment.