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How old do you have to be to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?

15 to ride alone.

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Short answer

You must be at least 15 to ride an e-scooter on your own in Denmark. A child under 15 may ride only together with an adult of at least 18 who supervises the ride. On their own, children under 15 may ride only in signposted play and stay areas or on private land. The same age rules apply to rental scooters and to scooters you own.

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Why

  1. Age 15 to ride alone.
  2. Under 15 only with an adult of 18 or more.
  3. Play areas and private land are the exception.

Details

A helmet is required at every age, also for the adult rider.

Tip

If teenagers in your family want to rent a scooter, check the age rule in the operator app before the trip.

What may differ

The e-scooter rules come from a trial scheme that is evaluated every year, so they can change.

Common misconception

Children may ride e-scooters on the cycle track as long as they wear a helmet.

What actually happens

Under 15 a child may only ride on the road with an adult of at least 18.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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