Greece has introduced stricter regulations governing the use of electric scooters, requiring riders to wear helmets, carry third-party liability insurance and meet a higher minimum age requirement following a rise in serious accidents.
The new legislation, approved by the Greek parliament earlier this week, also increases penalties for a range of traffic offences involving e-scooters.
New Age and Insurance Requirements
Under the revised rules, only people aged 17 and older are permitted to ride electric scooters on public roads.
Anyone found violating the age restriction faces a €150 fine, while rental companies that provide e-scooters to underage riders can be fined €1,000.
The legislation also makes third-party liability insurance mandatory for all e-scooters. Riders without valid insurance face a €250 fine and must be able to present proof of insurance together with identification during roadside inspections.
Restrictions on Roads and Riding Behaviour
Electric scooters are now prohibited from roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or higher. Riders using such roads may be fined €350.
The government has also introduced stricter penalties for unsafe riding practices.
Failing to wear a helmet, using a mobile phone while riding or wearing headphones can result in fines ranging from €40 to €150.
Shared Scooter Parking Rules
The new framework strengthens enforcement against improperly parked shared e-scooters.
Scooters obstructing pavements or pedestrian crossings may be removed, while operators or users can face fines of €40 to €80.
The measures follow a series of serious accidents involving electric scooters. According to reports from Greek hospitals, injuries among e-scooter riders have increased significantly in recent years, particularly among teenagers and tourists, prompting the government to tighten safety requirements and enforcement.
