Greece is introducing stricter regulations for electric scooters to improve road safety and reduce accidents—particularly involving minors. The new measures, included in a draft law by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family titled “Personal Assistant, Early Intervention and Other Active Policies for People with Disabilities and Children with Disabilities, Housing Policy Adjustments and Other Provisions,” entered public consultation on Friday, 26 June.
A Ban for Minors and Stronger Enforcement
Under the proposed rules, individuals under the age of 17 will be prohibited from riding electric scooters on public roads—except for those adapted for people with disabilities. Violators face a €150 fine.
The legislation also tightens penalties for riding e-scooters on high-risk roads—specifically those with speed limits exceeding a threshold not fully specified in the source text—and mandates that riders carry both official identification and proof of insurance.
Mandatory Insurance and Sales Restrictions
Insurance coverage will become compulsory for all e-scooter users. Additionally, the sale, rental, or distribution of electric scooters to anyone under 17 is banned. Retailers, rental providers, and distributors who violate this rule will face sanctions.
Government Rationale
Deputy Minister of Transport Giorgos Kotsiras emphasized the urgency of the issue, citing serious traffic accidents involving e-scooters—including cases where children were victims. “Road safety and the protection of human life are non-negotiable priorities,” he stated. “We’ve moved quickly to embed these provisions in the Ministry of Social Cohesion’s draft law so they can take effect as soon as possible. Our goal is clear: strengthen road safety, reduce accidents, and protect human life—with special attention to children.”