Electric scooters can no longer be imagined outside of the Belgian urban landscape. They are convenient and popular, especially among young people. However, to make traffic safer, stricter rules for the use of e-scooters have recently come into effect. In this blog, we outline all the important traffic rules for e-scooters in Belgium as they will be in 2025.

Minimum age: no e-scooter under the age of 16

As of 2025, the minimum age to use an electric scooter is set at 16 years. Children and young teenagers will no longer be allowed to ride an e-scooter in regular traffic. There are exceptions, for instance in residential areas, play streets, or pedestrian zones, where young people under the age of 16 may be permitted.

Equal to cyclists

E-scooter users will now be treated the same as cyclists, regardless of their speed. This means that as an e-scooter rider, you must follow the same rules as a cyclist. Be sure to check chapter 2.3 in the app about traffic rules for cyclists:

• You must ride on the bike lane if one is available.

• If there are no bike lanes, you must ride on the roadway.

• In pedestrian zones, you may only ride if traffic signs allow it, and then at walking speed.

Riding on the sidewalk is completely forbidden for e-scooters, regardless of your speed.

Maximum speed: 25 km per hour

The maximum speed for electric scooters is 25 km/h. Scooters that can ride faster are not permitted on public roads. Faster models are considered mopeds and must comply with other, stricter regulations.

No passengers on the e-scooter

Transporting passengers on an electric scooter is prohibited. E-scooters are designed for one person and provide insufficient stability for an extra passenger. This rule applies to all means of mobility, including non-motorized scooters.

Parking e-scooters

E-scooters cannot be left anywhere on public roads. There are specific parking zones and no-parking zones marked with traffic signs. In places without signage, you may still park your scooter on the sidewalk, provided you leave enough space for pedestrians and do not obstruct anyone.

Other important traffic rules for e-scooters

If you ride an electric scooter in Belgium:

• You must always respect the road code.

• You may not ride on motorways or highways.

• You may exercise the same rights and duties as cyclists in bike streets.

• You may ride in the opposite direction in a one-way street, if traffic signs also allow this for cyclists.

• You may not ride in stations or public buildings.

Safety rules

Although wearing a bicycle helmet is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. Riding under the influence of alcohol is prohibited. E-scooter users fall under the same alcohol legislation as drivers: a maximum of 0.5 promille.

Using a smartphone while riding is also prohibited.

Between sunset and sunrise, or when visibility is limited to 200 meters, you are required to:

• wear a white or yellow light at the front,

• and a red light at the back.

This lighting may also be attached to your clothing, backpack, or helmet.

Rules for e-scooters with a seat

An electric scooter with a seat falls under a different category:

• Max. 25 km/h: considered a moped class A.

• Max. 45 km/h: considered a moped class B.

Additional rules apply to both types:

• Minimum age: 16 years.

• Mandatory insurance and registration.

• Wearing a helmet is mandatory.

• You must be able to identify yourself and present documents (ID card, insurance, registration certificate, conformity certificate).

• Only with a class B scooter (max. 45 km/h) is an AM driving license required.

Conclusion

Anyone using an electric scooter in Belgium must adhere strictly to the traffic rules since 2025. The rules are aligned with those for cyclists, with additional restrictions concerning age, speed, passenger transport, and safety. By following these guidelines, traffic becomes safer for everyone.

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