Do you need a license to drive an electric scooter in France? | Official GTXR Guide
Do you need a license to drive an electric scooter in France? | Official GTXR Guide
Electric scooters are booming in France, offering an eco-friendly and practical solution for getting around town or the countryside. But with this growing popularity, one question often arises:
Do you need a license to drive an electric scooter in France?
The short answer is: It depends on the type of scooter you use. In this comprehensive guide, GTXR explains everything you need to know to ride legally and safely.
No license required: For standard electric scooters
If your scooter meets these criteria, no driving license is required:
- Maximum speed limited to 25 km/h
- Motor power not exceeding 250W
- Designed for individual transport without a seat
These models (like most scooters offered by GTXR) can be ridden without a driver's license. They are perfect for urban commuting, daily travel, or recreational rides.
However, certain obligations exist:
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Mandatory insurance: You must have civil liability insurance.
- Mandatory equipment: Your scooter must be equipped with front and rear lights, a horn (bell), brakes and reflective devices.
- Helmet recommended: Wearing a helmet is recommended (and compulsory for children under 12), although not required for adults.
License required: For faster and more powerful scooters
If your scooter exceeds 25 km/h or has a particularly powerful motor, it is classified as a moped. In this case, a license is required.
Detail by category:
- Electric scooters under 4 kW:
- AM license required (formerly BSR), accessible from 14 years old after 8 hours of training.
- Scooters between 4 kW and 11 kW:
- A1 license required (from 16 years old)
- Or B license (car) + 7 hours of additional training.
- Scooters over 11 kW:
- A2 license required, accessible from 18 years old.
Please note:
- These vehicles must be registered.
- Wearing an approved helmet is mandatory.
- Comprehensive insurance is required, beyond simple civil liability.
Other important rules for riding an electric scooter in France
Even without a license, you must respect certain traffic rules:
- Authorized areas:
- Cycle paths,
- Roads limited to 50 km/h,
- Areas specifically dedicated to scooters.
- Prohibitions:
- Riding on sidewalks is prohibited (unless you are pushing the scooter by hand).
- Authorized speed:
- 25 km/h in town
- 6 km/h in pedestrian zones
- Passenger transport:
- Prohibited: an electric scooter is intended for a single user.
- Protective equipment:
- Wearing a reflective vest at night or in poor visibility is mandatory.
- Wearing a helmet is recommended.
- Regulations on alcohol and drugs:
- The same rules apply as for motorists.
What this means for GTXR users
If you choose a GTXR model like the GTXR S9 Plus or the GTXR DT06, you are probably choosing a scooter that complies with standard standards (25 km/h max, 250W max). This means:
- No license required
- No registration required
- Simply respect the traffic rules
If you select a more powerful GTXR model exceeding these thresholds, make sure you have the correct license and register your vehicle.
Conclusion: Check before you ride
Do you need a license to drive an electric scooter in France?
- For classic scooters (25 km/h max), no license is required, but insurance and compliance with the rules are mandatory.
- For faster and more powerful models, a license, registration and full equipment are required.
Before setting off, always check the category of your scooter and respect local regulations to ride with complete peace of mind.
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