Electric scooter, hoverboard, gyropod, roller skates or skateboard

The rules are different in conurbation and outside:

In agglomeration

Traffic areas

You have to ride on the bike paths.

In the absence of bike paths, you can drive on the following areas:

Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
The pedestrian areas, provided you drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and do not interfere with pedestrians.

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Please note

Parking on the sidewalks of self-service scooters is prohibited in Paris. For this offense, you risk a fine of €35. Impoundment costs will also be borne by you.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

The wearing the headset and a retroreflective equipment is mandatory if you travel in Paris or in several departments, of which Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Alpes-Maritimes, Yonne (not exhaustive).

In other departments, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The port of headphones or headphones is forbidden.

Your machine must be equipped with a braking system, of a audible warning, of position lamps (front and rear) and rear and lateral reflective devices. These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Please note

If you use a scooter for self-service, remember to check the insurance conditions defined in the rental contract.

Outside a built-up area

Traffic areas

You can ride on bike paths or on the greenways.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

The traffic police authority may authorize the movement of motorized personal mobility devices on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h.

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

On roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h, you must wear a helmet, wear retroreflective equipment and drive with the position lights on. In other authorized traffic areas, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The wearing of headphones or headphones is prohibited.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, position lamps (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.

These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Please note

If you use a scooter for self-service, remember to check the insurance conditions defined in the rental contract.

You are considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.

You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected passages when they exist within 50 meters,

You must drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h).

Warning

For your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.

If you drive outside the sidewalks (unless you are forced to do so by their poor condition) or outside protected crossings, you risk a €4.

You risk the same penalty in case of non-compliance with a fire.

FYI

The mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles on all or part of the territory of his commune, depending on local circumstances.

In the event of damage caused to a third party (for example, injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle), you civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance policy. It takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended that you contact your insurer to verify that your policy does not exclude the warranty for roller sports.

You are considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.

You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected passages when they exist within 50 meters.

You must drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h).

However, you are allowed to travel on the road (on the right side and in the direction of walking) if you are forced to do so (impassable sidewalks).

If you drive off the sidewalks (unless you are forced to do so by their poor condition) or protected crossings, you risk a €4.

You risk the same penalty in case of non-compliance with a fire.

In the event of damage caused to a third party (for example, injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle), you civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance policy which supports the repair of damage. It is recommended that you contact your insurer to verify that the contract does not exclude the wheelchair warranty.

You are considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.

You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected passages when they exist within 50 meters,

You must drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h).

Warning

For your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.

If you drive outside the sidewalks (unless you are forced to do so by their poor condition) or outside protected crossings, you risk a €4.

You risk the same penalty in case of non-compliance with a fire.

FYI

The mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles on all or part of the territory of his commune, depending on local circumstances.

In the event of damage caused to a third party (for example, injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle), you civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance policy. It takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended that you contact your insurer to verify that your policy does not exclude the warranty for roller sports.

You are considered a pedestrian. So you have to drive on the sidewalks.

You must respect the traffic lights reserved for pedestrians. You must use protected passages when they exist within 50 meters,

You must drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h).

Warning

For your safety, wearing a helmet is recommended.

If you drive outside the sidewalks (unless you are forced to do so by their poor condition) or outside protected crossings, you risk a €4.

You risk the same penalty in case of non-compliance with a fire.

FYI

The mayor may prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles on all or part of the territory of his commune, depending on local circumstances.

In the event of damage caused to a third party (for example, injury to a pedestrian, material damage to another vehicle), you civil liability. In general, you are covered by the home insurance policy. It takes care of repairing damage. It is recommended that you contact your insurer to verify that your policy does not exclude the warranty for roller sports.

The rules are different in conurbation and outside:

In agglomeration

Traffic areas

You have to ride on the bike paths.

In the absence of bike paths, you can drive on the following areas:

Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
The pedestrian areas, provided you drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and do not interfere with pedestrians.

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

The wearing the headset and a retroreflective equipment is mandatory if you travel in Paris or in several departments, of which Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Alpes-Maritimes, Yonne (not exhaustive).

In other departments, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The port of headphones or headphones is forbidden.

Your machine must be equipped with a braking system, of a audible warning, of position lamps (front and rear) and rear and lateral reflective devices. These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Outside a built-up area

Traffic areas

You can ride on bike paths or on the greenways.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

The traffic police authority may authorize the movement of motorized personal mobility devices on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h.

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

On roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h, you must wear a helmet, wear retroreflective equipment and drive with the position lights on. In other authorized traffic areas, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The wearing of headphones or headphones is prohibited.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, position lamps (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.

These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

The rules are different in conurbation and outside:

In agglomeration

Traffic areas

You have to ride on the bike paths.

In the absence of bike paths, you can drive on the following areas:

Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
The pedestrian areas, provided you drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and do not interfere with pedestrians.

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

The wearing the headset and a retroreflective equipment is mandatory if you travel in Paris or in several departments, of which Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Alpes-Maritimes, Yonne (not exhaustive).

In other departments, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The port of headphones or headphones is forbidden.

Your machine must be equipped with a braking system, of a audible warning, of position lamps (front and rear) and rear and lateral reflective devices. These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Outside a built-up area

Traffic areas

You can ride on bike paths or on the greenways.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

The traffic police authority may authorize the movement of motorized personal mobility devices on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h.

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

On roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h, you must wear a helmet, wear retroreflective equipment and drive with the position lights on. In other authorized traffic areas, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The wearing of headphones or headphones is prohibited.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, position lamps (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.

These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

The rules are different in conurbation and outside:

In agglomeration

Traffic areas

You have to ride on the bike paths.

In the absence of bike paths, you can drive on the following areas:

Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
The pedestrian areas, provided you drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and do not interfere with pedestrians.

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

The wearing the headset and a retroreflective equipment is mandatory if you travel in Paris or in several departments, of which Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Alpes-Maritimes, Yonne (not exhaustive).

In other departments, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The port of headphones or headphones is forbidden.

Your machine must be equipped with a braking system, of a audible warning, of position lamps (front and rear) and rear and lateral reflective devices. These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Outside a built-up area

Traffic areas

You can ride on bike paths or on the greenways.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

The traffic police authority may authorize the movement of motorized personal mobility devices on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h.

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

On roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h, you must wear a helmet, wear retroreflective equipment and drive with the position lights on. In other authorized traffic areas, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The wearing of headphones or headphones is prohibited.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, position lamps (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.

These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

The light moped is a two-wheeled electric vehicle with a seat. This machine has no rear seat or luggage rack. It weighs a maximum of 30 kg when empty.

The traffic rules are the same as for motorized personal mobility devices (electric scooter, hoverboard...).)

The rules are different in conurbation and outside:

In agglomeration

Traffic areas

You have to ride on the bike paths.

In the absence of bike paths, you can drive on the following areas:

Roads with a maximum authorized speed of 50 km/h
The pedestrian areas, provided you drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and do not interfere with pedestrians.

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

The wearing the headset and a retroreflective equipment is mandatory if you travel in Paris or in several departments, of which Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Alpes-Maritimes, Yonne (not exhaustive).

In other departments, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The port of headphones or headphones is forbidden.

Your machine must be equipped with a braking system, of a audible warning, of position lamps (front and rear) and rear and lateral reflective devices. These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

Outside a built-up area

Traffic areas

You can ride on bike paths or on the greenways.

Use is also permitted on private roads (e.g. path to a private property, driveway to a private residence).

Sidewalk traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the Mayor. In this case, you should drive at a moderate pace (6 km/h) and not interfere with pedestrians.

The traffic police authority may authorize the movement of motorized personal mobility devices on roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h.

If you drive outside the authorized areas, you risk a fine of €135.

Parking

Parking on sidewalks is permitted, provided that pedestrians are not hindered. However, the mayor may decide to prohibit it.

Safety rules

You must be old at least 14 years of age to use the device.

The maximum speed is allowed to 25 km/h.

The machine cannot carry several people at the same time. If you do not comply with this obligation, you risk a fine of €135.

On roads with a maximum authorized speed of 80 km/h, you must wear a helmet, wear retroreflective equipment and drive with the position lights on. In other authorized traffic areas, you must wear retroreflective equipment in case of traffic at night or insufficient visibility during the day.

The wearing of headphones or headphones is prohibited.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a braking system, an audible warning device, position lamps (front and rear) and rear and side reflective devices.

These lateral reflective devices are not mandatory if the tires of your machine are equipped with them.

Your vehicle can be equipped with an additional front and rear position lamp.

It can also be equipped with a stop light at the rear and flashing lights.

You can carry with you these different luminous equipments.

Insurance

To use the device, you must have a liability insurance.

This insurance covers damage caused to others (for example, injury to a pedestrian, property damage to another vehicle).

The rules are different depending on your age:

An adult bicycle (electric or not), given its dimensions, is considered a vehicle.

You must drive on the road or on the bike path (if there is one).

FYI

If the bicycle path sign is square (type C113), its use is simply recommended.

However, you can use the sidewalk as long as you walk with your bike in your hand.

The wearing the headset is mandatory for children under 12 years old.

Failure to comply with this obligation may result in a fine of up to €750. In general, this is a lump sum fine of €135.

From the age of 12, wearing a helmet is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended.

Others equipment are mandatory by bicycle.

An offense committed with a bicycle (non-compliance with parking rules, use of a telephone, ...) is punished by a fine.

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 passages, where they exist within 50 meters,

He must drive at a moderate speed (6km/h).

The wearing the headset is mandatory.

Failure to comply with this obligation may result in a fine of up to €750. In general, this is a lump sum fine of €135.

If the child travels outside the sidewalks (unless forced to do so by his or her poor condition) or protected crossings, he or she is at risk of a €4.

He risks the same penalty in case of non-compliance with a fire.

Electric scooter, hoverboard, gyropod, roller skates or skateboard