Riding an e-scooter in SA

E-scooters offer a convenient, low-emission way to get around the city of Adelaide and other areas of South Australia (SA). Also referred to as a Personal Mobility Device (PMD), an e-scooter is a two-wheeled, battery-powered device designed for a single rider.

It became legal to ride privately owned e-scooters in South Australia in July 2025, but there are certain rules and requirements to be aware of before you hop on for a ride.

E-scooters can be used along footpaths and shared paths, as well as some roads and bike lanes in SA.

• 10km/h is the maximum speed allowed on footpaths, shared paths, beaches or road crossings.
• 25km/h is the maximum speed allowed on separated footpaths, bike paths and bicycle lanes.

Always remember to slow down around others and always give way to people and pets while riding in these areas.

• You can ride on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less, making sure to keep to your left.
• You can only ride on roads above 50km/h if there's a dedicated bike lane in operation.

When riding on a road or bike lane, you must not exceed the 25km/h maximum speed limit.

You need to be 16 years or older to ride an e-scooter in SA. You don't need a driver's licence or registration.

While riding, you must:

• Wear a helmet
• Not be holding a mobile phone
• Use flashing or steady front and rear lights at night or in low light
• Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Not carry any passengers
• Follow speed limits.

If you don’t own a personal e-scooter, shared e-scooters may be available to rent to help you get around the city. These services are run by Neuron and Beam.

It's important to know that some extra rules apply if you intend on using shared e-scooters. These include:

• Following the parking guidance in the rental operator's app.
• Appropriately parking the e-scooter so it's upright, safe and out of people's way.
• Only riding in areas where PMDs are allowed. For example, some areas are 'geofenced' (like Rundle Mall) which mean that the e-scooter may slow down or stop if ridden beyond a certain boundary.