How fast can an e-scooter go in Denmark?
20 km/h on the motor.
Short answer
The speed limit for e-scooters in Denmark is 20 km/h. The motor may drive the scooter only up to 20 km/h, and it may not be possible to set it to go faster. A speed setting in an app or menu that any user can change does not count as a major change to the scooter. In Copenhagen new Lime users start in a training mode capped at 12 km/h, while the normal top speed is 20 km/h.
Why
- 20 km/h on motor power.
- It may not be set to go faster.
- Lime starts new users at 12 km/h.
Details
An e-scooter may weigh at most 25 kg and be at most 2 m long and 0.70 m wide, though some rental companies have an exemption from the weight limit.
Tip
Brake early: pedestrians and cyclists may misjudge how fast you are going.
What may differ
The rules come from a trial scheme with no fixed end date, which is evaluated every year.
Common misconception
E-scooters may go as fast as e-bikes, 25 km/h.
What actually happens
E-scooters are limited to 20 km/h, lower than e-bikes.
People also ask
- How fast can an e-bike go in Denmark?
- Are private e-scooters legal in Denmark?
- Where can you ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
Sources
- Danish Road Safety Council: Rules for e-scootersChecked at:
- Danish Road Traffic Authority: Trial schemes for small motorised vehiclesChecked at:
- Retsinformation: Order on the trial scheme for motorised scooters (BEK no. 40 of 2019)Checked at:
- City of Copenhagen: Safety instructions from rental scooter and bike companies (24 September 2024)Checked at:
- Danish Road Traffic Authority: Evaluation of the trial schemes for small motorised vehicles 2020–2022Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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