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Do I need a licence to ride an electric scooter in South Africa?

Refilwe S. · 26 days ago

Sorry if this has been asked before. Is an escooter legal on South African roads and pavements? Do I need a licence or number plate? I mostly ride in my estate and to the shops.

2 replies

Jaco W. · 25 days ago

Short answer: low power units are treated like pedestrian devices. The big scooters are technically grey area but I've ridden four years without a problem. Common sense and a helmet go a long way.

Naledi T. · 25 days ago

Insurance is the bigger question - check whether your household policy covers you if you have an accident.