Personal mobility devices and active transport
Learn about the rules and work being done by LGA and across government around personal mobility devices and active transport.
Personal mobility devices
In June 2026, the SA Government launched a review of the state's e-mobility laws and is seeking feedback on the rules governing e-scooters, e-bikes and other personal mobility devices.
View the SA Government's review on YourSAy.
The review will examine how the current laws are working in practice and whether changes are needed to improve safety, accessibility and enforceability. Feedback is being sought on a range of issues, including licensing requirements, speed limits and access to different parts of the road network.
Private e-scooters and other personal mobility devices have been legal to use on footpaths, shared paths, bike paths, and many bike lanes and roads in South Australia since 13 July 2025. Riders must be at least 16 years old, wear a helmet and do not require a licence.
Current regulations require e-scooters to travel at no more than 10km/h on footpaths, beaches and shared paths, and no more than 25km/h on roads with speed limits of up to 60km/h where they must use a bicycle lane. Other personal mobility devices, including e-skateboards and e-solo-wheels, are permitted on roads with speed limits of 50km/h or less and must not exceed 25km/h.
Compliant e-bikes are permitted wherever bicycles are allowed and are also included in the current review.
Full regulatory framework details are available at: personal mobility devices | My Licence website.
Have your say on the new rules
We’d like to hear from councils and communities about how the rules have been working over the last 12 months.
How to request a ban
Now that personal mobility devices can broadly access the road network, councils can request a ban in areas where use is not suitable.
You'll need to demonstrate that the use of personal mobility devices in that area isn't suitable or is unsafe for pedestrians. For example, footpaths adjacent to major shopping centres, car parks, aged housing areas or other areas of high pedestrian activity could be reasonably seen as being unsuitable.
To request a ban:
- complete the form on last page of operational instruction for wheeled recreational devices (PDF 4.6 MB)
- email the form to DIT.EnquiriesAdministrator@sa.gov.au.
The application process is managed by Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
See the operational instruction for wheeled recreational devices (PDF 4.6 MB) for full application and assessment details.
E-bike rules
Did you know? In South Australia, an e‑bike can only give the rider electric assistance up to 25 km/h, the motor can’t be rated above 250 watts and you have to access this power by pedalling.
E-bikes that are capable of higher motorised speeds than the above are not legal for on-road use and may only be used on private property.
E-bikes that fit the above are regulated just like unpowered bicycles and can be used where those bikes are permitted. This includes bicycle lanes, footpaths and on shared paths.
Active transport
If you’re looking to create or update your Active Transport Strategy, the following may help.
Design guide
An Active Travel Design Guide was released by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport in September 2024.
It offers design principles for active travel and green infrastructure development. This includes walking and cycling facilities, intersections, street greening and shared streets.
Get involved
We're gathering information and feedback about active transport in your community and the Active Travel Design Guide.
Media releases
- New rules for personal mobility device use in SA | LGA – 4 July 2025
- Street legal: e-scooters can be driven on SA roads from July | DIT – 26 June 2025
Find out more
RAA's campaign on e-scooters and e-bikes: Don't bury your head in the footpath – face the facts.
If you need more information or have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Wozniak
Senior Policy Advisor
Email: sarah.wozniak@lga.sa.gov.au