Currently, privately owned electric scooters are illegal to ride on public roads, footpaths, or bike lanes in Sydney. They can only be used on private property. However, the NSW government is running shared e-scooter trials in select areas of Sydney. These trials allow rental e-scooters to be used in designated zones, including bike lanes and shared paths, but private e-scooters are not permitted in public spaces.

Privately owned electric scooters are not allowed on public roads or footpaths in Sydney. However, shared e-scooter trials in areas like Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs let riders use rental e-scooters on bike lanes and shared paths, under specific conditions. The trial zones are designed for low-speed roads, typically with a speed limit of 50 km/h or lower. Always check for updates, as regulations continue to evolve.

At this time, no licence is required for riding an electric scooter in Sydney, as privately owned e-scooters are illegal on public roads. However, if you are using a rental e-scooter during the NSW government’s shared e-scooter trial, no formal driver’s licence is required. Riders must be 16 years or older, wear a helmet, and follow the speed limits set in the designated trial zones.

In Sydney's shared e-scooter trials, riders must follow these key rules:

• Use only designated trial areas (usually bike lanes and shared paths).
• Speed limits are capped at 20 km/h for safety.
• Do not ride on footpaths.
• Riders must be 16 years or older.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Do not ride on high-speed roads (those with speed limits over 50 km/h).

These rules are designed to make e-scooter use safer in Sydney's public spaces. Stay informed about the latest updates on the Transport for NSW website.