E scooter safety

Published: 1 November 2024
Student riding a scooter safely with a helmet on

When you are riding an e-scooter, it's important to ride safely and be aware of rules and penalties. It is illegal to:

  • ride on footpaths
  • drink and ride
  • double up.

Keep yourself safe and avoid fines by wearing a helmet - tougher penalties are being introduced as part of Victoria’s permanent e-scooter rules, these include:

  1. Riding without a helmet - $395
  2. riding on a footpath - $296
  3. carrying a passenger - $247
  4. E-scooter passengers not wearing a helmet - $247

More information can be found on the TAC website.

Fire safety for E-bikes and E-scooters

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) commonly contain lithium-ion batteries. These are more volatile than traditional batteries and can be a fire risk. If a Lithium-ion Battery is improperly charged, handled, stored or disposed of, there is a risk of overheating, catching fire or explosion. This also increases the risk of a house fire, garage fire or personal injury.

To find out more visit Fire Safety Victoria