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What is the age limit for riding an electric scooter in Sweden?

Helmet rule, rental age limits and what the government is looking at.

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Short answer

Swedish law sets no minimum age for riding an electric scooter, but riders under 15 must wear a helmet, according to the Swedish Transport Agency. Rental companies set their own limit, and Voi and Dott require riders to be 18 or older. In August 2026 the government asked the agency to propose safety measures.

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Why

  1. The Swedish Transport Agency requires a helmet for riders younger than 15 and sets no minimum age on its e-scooter page.
  2. In its press release of 25 August 2026 the government says Sweden is missing an age and alcohol limit for e-scooter use and asks the agency to propose safety measures.
  3. Voi states that riding is for ages 18 and over, and Dott's Swedish terms require you to be at least 18 years old.

Details

The Swedish Transport Agency also says that guardians of minor children are responsible for making sure the scooter meets the requirements. The Swedish Police say that a guardian can be suspected of a crime if a child under 18 rides a scooter that is legally a moped or a motorcycle because it exceeds 20 km/h or 250 watts. For children on ordinary bikes, see carrying a passenger on a bike, and for rental terms see bike and scooter rental in Stockholm.

Tip

If a child will ride, make sure a helmet is worn and that the scooter is within 20 km/h and 250 watts, because the guardian carries the responsibility.

What may differ

For rented scooters the company's age limit applies, which is 18 at Voi and Dott. The rules may change, because the government has asked the Swedish Transport Agency to propose measures to increase e-scooter safety.

Common misconception

The legal age limit for electric scooters in Sweden is 15.

What actually happens

Fifteen is the age below which a helmet is required, according to the Swedish Transport Agency, and the agency's page names no minimum age. The government says Sweden lacks an age limit for e-scooter use.

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This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Transport Agency and the rental company before you travel.

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