Welcometo /r/Netherlands! Only English should be used for posts and comments. This rule is in place to ensure that an ample audience can freely discuss life in the Netherlands under a widely-spoken common tongue. Furthermore, content and discussions should concern topics concerning daily life in the Netherlands. See rules for more information. Editto clarify: by e-scooters people generally mean the electric steps. Dutch police are pretty useless, so the chances of getting caught are quite slim, you are however uninsured if you get into an accident with an e-scooter, which is a Theshort answer is yes, but there are e-scooter laws you still need to know and follow. (Image credit: Bird) By Michelle Rae Uy. published January 19, 2021. Electric scooters may be street-legal NewYork: As of 2021, shared electric scooters are legal in New York City, but they are not allowed on sidewalks. Riders must be at least 16 years old, and helmets are required for riders under 18 years old. Netherlands. Amsterdam: Electric scooters are allowed on bike lanes and streets but not on sidewalks. Riders must be at least 16 years Electricscooters are banned because they aren't registered with a blue licence plate (which you can do and then it is legal) These are, indeed, the rules, but doesn’t fully explain why mopeds (especially brommers) have to share Thelegalization of electric scooters in Florida happened in 2019. The laws that were applied to ride an electric scooter legally are as follows: The rider should be at least 16 years or older. The rider of an electric scooter doesn’t need a license to ride. The riders must follow the same rules and regulations as cyclists in Florida. UKlaw explained (December 2023 update) Good news - it's legal to buy escooters in the UK. OK news - there are many places where it's legal to rent and ride them on the road. Bad news - it's not yet legal to ride your own scooter on public roads. Better news - that could change although not until 2024. Theelectric scooter will become legal in 2023. By Kris Platenburg December 21, This is because an electric scooter in the Netherlands is seen as a motorized vehicle and must therefore meet the associated vehicle requirements. Unlike the other EU countries, there are no regulations in the Netherlands regarding electric BtrA.