If you use or plan to buy an electric scooter (EPHO), the new regulatory framework brings important changes that directly affect you. 

Before you choose your next scooter, learn in detail everything the law specifies about the new age limits, mandatory insurance, fines, and traffic rules you must follow on Greek roads to ride safely.

→ Legislative Framework for Electric Scooters in Greece

• Age Limit of 17 Years: The use, sale, rental, or distribution of electric scooters to persons under 17 years of age is strictly prohibited (vehicles for persons with disabilities are excluded). The fine for the minor rider is €150, while for businesses that provide a scooter to a minor it amounts to €1,000.

• Mandatory Third-Party Liability Insurance: Every Light Personal Electric Vehicle (LPEV) must be covered by a third-party liability insurance policy, with a minimum coverage limit of €50,000 for bodily injury, property damage, or death. Operating without active insurance incurs a fine of €250. At the time of writing, the relevant cost of this type of insurance ranges from €25-30 per year.

• Identification Documents: The rider must carry a valid identification document (ID card or passport) and the proof of insurance (for shared/rental scooters, digital presentation via app is allowed).

• Roads of Operation: Riding is prohibited on roads where the speed limit for cars exceeds 50 km/h (avenues, expressways, national roads). The fine for this violation is €350.

• Digital LPEV Register: An electronic register is established at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The technical characteristics of each vehicle, the owner and their details are recorded, facilitating authorities’ checks for any illegal speed modifications.

• Speed Limits & Sidewalks: The maximum permitted design speed remains 25 km/h. On pedestrian streets or low-traffic areas the limit drops to 6 km/h, while riding on sidewalks is punished with a fine of €200.

• Mandatory Equipment: The use of an approved helmet, white or yellow light at the front, red light and reflector at the rear, side reflectors, and a bell is required. During nighttime hours, reflective clothing or a vest is mandatory.

• Other Prohibitions: Carrying a passenger (second person), using a mobile phone by hand, and using headphones in both ears are prohibited.

→ Summary of Fines & Regulations