What is the speed limit for an electric skateboard?

Speed limit. Not above 15 mph on a highway, bikeway, public bicycle path, sidewalk or trail. — Cal. Veh. Code § 21294, read 2026-09-20

What counts as one. A floorboard no more than 60 inches deep and 18 inches wide, designed to carry one person, with an electric propulsion system averaging less than 1,000 watts and a top speed on a paved level surface of no more than 20 mph. — Cal. Veh. Code § 313.5, read 2026-09-20

Where you may ride. Only on a highway posted at 35 mph or less — unless you stay entirely within a designated Class II or Class IV bikeway. — Cal. Veh. Code § 21294, read 2026-09-20

⚠ 25 mph, and which roads. “An electric skateboard must not be operated at a speed of more than 25 miles per hour. An electric skateboard that does not have handlebars must not be operated on a highway or street with a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour except to cross that highway or street, and an electric skateboard equipped with handlebars must not be operated on a highway or street with a speed limit of more than 45 miles per hour except to cross that highway or street.” For an ordinary board with no handlebars, the line is a posted limit of 25 mph. — MCL 257.660(1), (3)–(6), (11)–(15), read 2026-09-24

The definition — and the numbers. “Electric skateboard” means “a wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding that is no more than 60 inches long and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only 1 person at a time, has an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, and has a maximum speed on a paved level surface of not more than 25 miles per hour.” A board outside any one of those limits is not an electric skateboard under this definition, and the statute does not say what it is instead. — MCL 257.13f, read 2026-09-24

What Utah calls a self-balancing electric skateboard. It means “a device similar to a skateboard that: (a) has a single wheel; (b) is powered by an electric motor; (c) is not capable of exceeding a speed of 20 miles per hour using the power of the electric motor alone; and (d) is designed for the operator to face perpendicular to the direction of travel while operating the device.” One wheel, sideways stance: this is the Onewheel-type board, not a deck on four wheels. — Utah Code § 41-6a-102(22), (32), (50), (75), read 2026-09-24

What counts as one. “Every vehicle, regardless of the number of its wheels in contact with the ground, that (i) is designed to allow an operator to sit or stand, (ii) has no manufacturer-issued vehicle identification number, (iii) is powered in whole or in part by an electric motor, (iv) weighs less than 100 pounds, and (v) has a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor.” It “includes vehicles with or without handlebars”. — Va. Code § 46.2-100, read 2026-09-21

⚠ The two numbers that decide. Under 100 pounds and no more than 20 mph. Most complete boards clear the weight limit comfortably; the speed is where boards fall out. A board that does more than 20 mph on the flat is outside this definition, and nothing in this section then tells you what it is instead. Check the rated speed on the specification sheet, not the one on the box. — Va. Code § 46.2-100, read 2026-09-21

Motor and speed. Maximum rated power 500 W, combined across motors, and the drive must cut out at no more than 25 km/h (s. 4). — RLRQ c. C-24.2, r. 39.1.002, read 2026-09-20

Where you may ride. Riding is prohibited on a public road posted above 50 km/h, except to cross at an intersection, to move between two 50 km/h roads through a roundabout, or on a cycle lane physically separated from the roadway (s. 19). Cyclist obligations under the Highway Safety Code apply (s. 31), and a road authority may ban ATPMs from a lane or road by posting the sign set out in the regulation (ss. 33-34). — RLRQ c. C-24.2, r. 39.1.002, read 2026-09-20

Step two: under 32 km/h it is a limited speed motor vehicle. A “limited speed motor vehicle” is “any motor vehicle that has a maximum attainable speed of less than 32 kilometres per hour on a clean, paved and level surface”. Golf carts and power-assisted bicycles are the only exclusions written. — The Limited Speed Motor Vehicle Regulations, RRS c T-18.1 Reg 19, ss 2, 6, 7, read 2026-09-24

⚠ Step three: the prohibition. “No person shall operate a limited speed motor vehicle that is not an electric kick scooter on a highway.” That sentence is the whole answer for a board that tops out below 32 km/h. — The Limited Speed Motor Vehicle Regulations, RRS c T-18.1 Reg 19, ss 2, 6, 7, read 2026-09-24

Speed limits. s 244FB: an offence is committed by travelling faster than “(a) if the person is travelling on a footpath—15km/h; or (b) in any other case—25km/h.” Under s 244G the limit is 10km/h when approaching or riding on a crossing. — Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 (ACT), s 18A and Division 14.3 (ss 244D–244L), read 2026-09-25

E-skateboard is a named PMD example. s 18A defines a PMD as a device “propelled by an electric motor”, “designed for use by only 1 person”, “weighing not more than 60kg unladen”, “with 1 or more wheels”, “with a brake system” and “that cannot travel faster than 25km/h on level ground”. It must be no more than 1 250mm long, 700mm wide and 1 350mm high. The examples include “an electrically propelled skateboard”. — Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 (ACT), s 18A and Division 14.3 (ss 244D–244L), read 2026-09-25

Non-compliant devices. City Services: “Other personal mobility devices include those powered by an electric motor such as e-skateboards and motor-assisted roller skates or rollerblades.” “Any personal mobility device that travels more than 25 km/h is considered a motor vehicle and is therefore forbidden from travelling on paths.” — City Services ACT, “E-scooters and personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Paths and path speed limits. “You may ride on paths unless there's a sign prohibiting personal mobility devices.” Limits: “Footpaths — 12km/h maximum”, “Separated paths — 25km/h maximum, unless signed otherwise”, “Bicycle paths — 25km/h maximum, unless signed otherwise”. The statutory limits are in s 24C of the Regulation: 12km/h on an unsigned footpath and 25km/h otherwise. — Queensland Government (TMR), “Rules for personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Statutory definition (s 15A). Under s 15A(1) of the Road Rules Regulation, a PMD “has 1 or more wheels”, “is propelled by an electric motor”, has a maximum width of 750mm, height of 1,350mm and (if 2+ axles) wheelbase of 1,100mm, “weighs 60kg or less when not carrying a person or other load” and “when propelled only by the electric motor, can not exceed a speed of 25km/h.” — Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld), ss 15A and 24C, read 2026-09-25

Roads. PMDs are allowed on “Any road/street with a speed limit of 60km/h or less”, in “Bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 60km/h or less” and in “Any bike lane that is physically separated from other lanes of traffic”, with a “25km/h maximum”. — Queensland Government (TMR), “Rules for personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Footpaths and paths. “You can legally ride a PMD: on footpaths, shared paths, beaches and road crossings - maximum speed of 10km/h. on separated footpaths, bicycle paths or bicycle lanes (physically separated from other traffic) - maximum speed of 25km/h.” — SA.GOV.AU (Department for Infrastructure and Transport), “Personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Roads: 50 km/h limit for non-scooter PMDs. PMDs may ride “on bike lanes (where the maximum road speed limit is no greater than 50km/h) - maximum speed of 25km/h” and “to the left on any road where there is no bike lane (where the maximum speed limit is no greater than 50km/h)”. “PMDs (that are not e-scooters) must only travel on roads where the speed limit is 50km/h or less”, except to get around an obstruction or to cross the road. — SA.GOV.AU (Department for Infrastructure and Transport), “Personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Speed limits. “PMD users must not exceed: 15km/h on footpaths 25km/h on shared paths, bicycle paths and roads.” — Transport Tasmania (Department of State Growth), “Personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

E-skateboards within the PMD definition. “The definition of a PMD aims to include a variety of micro-mobility technologies such as e-scooters, e-skateboards, self-balancing hoverboards and one-wheel devices.” A device is a PMD if it is electrically powered and “has at least one wheel”, “is less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high”, “is less than 45kg”, “is not capable of travelling faster than 25km/h” and “is designed for use by one person.” — Transport Tasmania (Department of State Growth), “Personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Where to ride. “PMDs can be used on: footpaths shared paths bicycle paths local roads which have a speed limit of 50km/h or less, no dividing lines or median strip, and no multiple lanes if a one-way road.” Road managers may add other roads of 50 km/h or less. — Transport Tasmania (Department of State Growth), “Personal mobility devices”, read 2026-09-25

Speed limits. r 15(2): a person “must not ride an electric rideable device on a carriageway, bicycle path or shared path at a speed exceeding 25 km/h.” r 15(3): the limit is 10 km/h “on a footpath (other than a bicycle path or shared path)”. — Road Traffic Code 2000 (WA), rr 3A, 15, 210B, 223B, 228, read 2026-09-25

Definition names the skateboard. r 3A(1): “An electric rideable device is a scooter, skateboard, or other vehicle, that — (a)has at least 1 wheel; and (b)is designed to be used by a single person; and (c)has an electric motor or motors; and (d)is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by use of brakes, gears or motor control; and (e)when propelled only by the motor or motors, is not capable of going faster than 25 km/h on level ground”. Under r 3A(2) the device must also be no more than 1 250 mm long, 700 mm wide and 1 350 mm high, with an unladen mass of no more than 25 kg. — Road Traffic Code 2000 (WA), rr 3A, 15, 210B, 223B, 228, read 2026-09-25

Roads over 50 km/h prohibited. r 210B(1): “A person must not ride an electric rideable device on a carriageway with a speed limit exceeding 50 km/h.” There are exceptions for crossing by the shortest safe route and for avoiding an obstruction. — Road Traffic Code 2000 (WA), rr 3A, 15, 210B, 223B, 228, read 2026-09-25

Speed limit and equipment. Service-public.fr: “La vitesse maximum autorisée est de 25 km/h.” (The maximum permitted speed is 25 km/h — our translation.) It adds: “Votre engin doit être équipé d'un système de freinage, d'un avertisseur sonore, de feux de position (avant et arrière) et de dispositifs réfléchissants arrière et latéraux.” (Your device must have brakes, an audible warning device, front and rear position lights and rear and side reflectors — our translation.) — Service-public.fr F308, read 2026-09-25

Definition of a motorised personal transport device. Article R311-1, point 6.15, of the Code de la route defines an engin de déplacement personnel motorisé as a “véhicule sans place assise, conçu et construit pour le déplacement d'une seule personne et dépourvu de tout aménagement destiné au transport de marchandises, équipé d'un moteur non thermique ou d'une assistance non thermique et dont la vitesse maximale par construction est supérieure à 6 km/ h et ne dépasse pas 25 km/ h” (a vehicle with no seat, designed and built to carry one person and with no fittings for carrying goods, fitted with a non-combustion motor or assistance, whose maximum design speed is above 6 km/h and does not exceed 25 km/h — our translation). The article does not name skateboards. — Art. R311-1 (6.14–6.16) Code de la route, read 2026-09-25

Where to ride in built-up areas. Article R412-43-1 I: “En agglomération, les conducteurs d'engins de déplacement personnel motorisés doivent circuler sur les bandes ou pistes cyclables.” (In built-up areas, riders of motorised personal transport devices must use cycle lanes or tracks — our translation.) Where there are none, they may also use roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, pedestrian areas under the conditions of article R431-9, and paved shoulders. — Art. R412-43-1 to R412-43-3 Code de la route, read 2026-09-25

Outside built-up areas. Article R412-43-1 II: “Hors agglomération, la circulation des engins de déplacement personnel motorisés est interdite, sauf sur les voies vertes et les pistes cyclables.” (Outside built-up areas, motorised personal transport devices are prohibited except on greenways and cycle tracks — our translation.) Under III 3°, the traffic authority may allow them on roads limited to 80 km/h. Riding outside the permitted areas is a fourth-class offence (R412-43-1 V). — Art. R412-43-1 to R412-43-3 Code de la route, read 2026-09-25

Cycling paths and shared paths, 25 km/h. LTA chart (information “correct as of 09 March 2026”): motorised PMDs are allowed on cycling paths and shared paths, each marked “MAX SPEED: 25KM/H”, and not allowed on footpaths, pedestrian-only paths or roads. LTA, Rules & Code of Conduct, “For Motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and E-scooters”: “Maximum motorised device speed limit of 25km/h”. — LTA, Where active mobility devices are allowed (9 March 2026), read 2026-09-25

Definition. BEK 41/2019 § 2: “Ved motoriseret skateboard forstås et elektrisk drevet to-akslet køretøj uden styr, siddeplads og pedaler eller lignende. Køretøjets motor må højst drive køretøjet op til en hastighed på 20 km i timen.” (A motorised skateboard means an electrically powered two-axle vehicle without handlebar, seat, pedals or the like; its motor may propel it to at most 20 km/h — our translation.) BEK 666/2019 later inserted the word kunne (could) after højst in that sentence, so the cap is what the motor can reach. — BEK nr. 41 af 14/01/2019, §§ 1–12, read 2026-09-27

Where it may be ridden. § 11: the board “må kun føres på vejstrækninger, hvor der er anlagt cykelsti, og skal i disse tilfælde føres på cykelsti” (may be ridden only on road sections with a cycle track, and must then use the cycle track — our translation). § 11, stk. 2: inside built-up areas without a cycle track it may be ridden where “der for den pågældende strækning er fastsat en hastighedsgrænse på højst 50 km i timen” (the speed limit is at most 50 km/h — our translation). — BEK nr. 41 af 14/01/2019, §§ 1–12, read 2026-09-27

Trafikkregler § 20 nr. 3: “Kjøring med liten elektrisk motorvogn på fortau, gangveg og i gangfelt er tillatt når gangtrafikken er liten og bruken ikke medfører fare eller er til hinder for gående.” (Riding on the pavement, footpaths and pedestrian crossings is permitted when pedestrian traffic is light and it causes no danger or obstruction to pedestrians — our translation.) “Passering av gående skal skje i god avstand, i tilnærmet gangfart og uansett med en fart ikke over 6 km i timen.” (Pedestrians must be passed at a good distance, at close to walking pace and never above 6 km/h — our translation.) — full reading, every source and the date read

Definition of the class. FOR-2022-05-25-918 § 3 defines a small electric motor vehicle as an “Elektrisk drevet motorvogn for én person, som har en maksimal konstruktiv hastighet på 20 km/t, veier maksimalt 70 kg inklusive batteri og ikke er bredere enn 85 cm eller lengre enn 120 cm.” (An electrically powered motor vehicle for one person, with a maximum design speed of 20 km/h, weighing at most 70 kg including battery, no wider than 85 cm and no longer than 120 cm — our translation.) It adds: “Motorvogn uten selvbalanserende teknologi tillates ikke å ha sitteinnretning.” (A motor vehicle without self-balancing technology may not have a seat — our translation.) — FOR-2022-05-25-918, §§ 3–4, read 2026-09-27

The agency names the electric skateboard. Statens vegvesen: “Reglene gjelder for små elektriske motorvogner. Dette er for eksempel elsparkesykkel, ståhjuling og elektrisk skateboard.” (The rules apply to small electric motor vehicles. Examples are the e-scooter, the stand-up transporter and the electric skateboard — our translation.) The regulation itself does not name the skateboard. — Statens vegvesen, Trafikkregler for elsparkesykler, read 2026-09-27

Speed limit. Art. 20 ust. 6 pkt 4: the permitted speed of “hulajnogi elektrycznej i urządzenia transportu osobistego - 20 km/h” (electric scooters and personal transport devices: 20 km/h — our translation). — Prawo o ruchu drogowym, art. 2 pkt 32 i 47c, art. 20 ust. 6 pkt 4, art. 33b–33d, read 2026-09-27

The police name the electric skateboard. Polish Police (Grójec county): “Urządzeniami takimi są np. deskorolka elektryczna, elektryczne urządzenie samopoziomujące, segway, e-skates, airwheel, czy też monocykl elektryczny.” (Such devices include, for example, the electric skateboard, the electric self-balancing device, the Segway, e-skates, Airwheel and the electric unicycle — our translation.) — Komenda Powiatowa Policji w Grójcu, 25.08.2022, read 2026-09-27

What the city code defines. Municipal Code § 9-4-010: a “low-speed electric mobility device” “means a device which: (i) has no operable pedals; (ii) is no more than 26 inches wide; (iii) weighs less than 100 pounds; (iv) is powered by an electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour on a paved level surface; and (v) is intended for transporting one individual.” The definition does not name skateboards or any other device type. — Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-4-010, read 2026-09-27