Are e-scooters legal in Gibraltar and what are the rules?

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Yes. E-scooters are legal on Gibraltar's roads as Personal Light Electric Transporters (PLETs), but they must be registered annually (£10), limited to 25 km/h, and ridden only on the road with a helmet. Riding an unregistered or over-speed scooter can lead to a £300 fixed penalty or impoundment.
The law
E-scooters are regulated by the Personal Light Electric Transporters Act 2023 and the Personal Light Electric Transporters (Registration, Insurance and Miscellaneous) Regulations 2026.
Core riding rules
Road only: no pavements, pedestrianised areas or public beaches.
Helmet compulsory, securely fastened.
Maximum design speed 25 km/h; the scooter must not be modified to go faster.
One rider only: no passengers and no towing.
Front and rear lights.
Minimum age applies (17 under the original 2023 rules; check the 2026 Regulations for any change).
Normal traffic offences apply, including mobile phone use, drink and drug riding, and failing to signal.
Registration
Mandatory online registration began in May 2026. It costs £10 a year, requires ID and proof of address, and applies to everyone riding on Gibraltar's roads, including cross-border workers living in Spain. Registered scooters receive a QR code sticker, collected from the Customer Care Hub at 323 Main Street, which must stay visible.
Enforcement
Mobile speed equipment is used to check scooters. A PLET capable of exceeding 25 km/h is treated as a motor vehicle and impounded until it is made compliant or registered as an electric vehicle with the DVLD. Missing, incorrect or expired registration also leads to impoundment and fees, and offences carry £300 fixed penalties.
Insurance
The Government has said third-party insurance will become compulsory for PLET users once a suitable product is in place. Check the current position before riding.

Are e-scooters legal in Gibraltar and what are the rules?

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The law

Core rules

Registration

Enforcement

Insurance