Consultation Outcome

The State Government has introduced legislation to Parliament that will pave the way for e-scooters and other personal mobility devices to be used on public roads and paths across South Australia.

The Bill states that there would be no requirement to register a personal mobility device or for the rider to hold a licence.

Detailed regulations around device dimensions, areas of access to the road environment, speed limits, minimum age for riders and the road rules they must follow will now be drafted and will consider current research and consultation with experts and identified stakeholders, with the aim that new legislation is expected to commence in early 2025.

The use of privately owned PMDs will remain prohibited on public roads and paths in South Australia until regulations are introduced.

Until a future regulatory framework is in place, South Australia will continue with the fleet operated e-scooter trials.

For further updates please visit the MyLicence website.