Taiwan E-Scooter Laws: Registration Mandatory Since Nov 2024 (2026)

This article is general information about e-scooter laws in Taiwan and is not legal advice. If you are cited for a traffic violation or need advice for a specific situation, consult a Taiwanese traffic lawyer or your local Motor Vehicles Office. Information last verified on 23 July 2026.

Are e-scooters legal in Taiwan?

Yes. Taiwan's Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act created a dedicated class, the micro electric two-wheel vehicle, for devices that are type-approved, primarily electric-powered, and capped at 25 km/h under Article 69. The class has existed since a 2022 rule, but enforcement of its registration requirement only began in earnest after a two-year grace period ended November 30, 2024. Riding an unregistered unit is no longer tolerated. It now draws a fine, and the device can be impounded.

What counts as an e-scooter here

Article 69 defines the class by its speed cap, no more than 25 km/h, and its need for type approval. Article 69-1 requires the device to pass testing and type approval, then be registered and carry a displayed plate before it may be driven on a public road at all.

Where you can ride

The statute keeps micro electric two-wheel vehicles off the sidewalk under Article 74, which directs riders to the roadway or a designated slow-vehicle lane instead. This research did not find any city-level exception changing that rule.

Rider rules

• Minimum age: 14. Under-14 riders are fined and the vehicle is impounded.
• License: none required for this class specifically, a point well corroborated by Taiwanese consumer and legal reporting, though not directly quoted from the statute text itself.
• Registration and plate: mandatory before road use, under Article 69-1.
• Helmet: a compliant helmet is mandatory under Article 73.
• Insurance: multiple secondary sources describe compulsory third-party liability insurance as part of the registration package, and Taipei's own transport department cites mandatory insurance and inspection before plate issuance. This research did not pull the specific statutory insurance article itself, so treat the requirement as well corroborated rather than primary-quoted.

Penalties

Enforcement in practice

Taiwan built in a genuinely long, two-year amnesty window, through November 30, 2024, before enforcement began, so the strict registration-and-plate regime that exists on paper only started being actively enforced very recently. By August 2024, Taipei's own transport department reported more than 5,000 units already registered in the city ahead of the deadline.

Pre-2024 non-compliance was tolerated by design during that grace period, not by neglect. That window has now closed, and riding unregistered today carries real fines and impoundment risk.

For how a nearby market handles similar devices, see our guide to Singapore's PMD and e-scooter rules, and our global e-scooter law guide for the full country comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register my e-scooter in Taiwan?

Yes, since the grace period ended November 30, 2024. Riding unregistered now draws a fine and the device can be impounded.

What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Taiwan?

14. Riders under 14 are fined and the device is impounded.

Do I need a license to ride an e-scooter in Taiwan?

No, this class does not require a driver's license, though registration, a plate, and reportedly insurance still apply.

Can I ride an e-scooter on the sidewalk in Taiwan?

No. The statute keeps these vehicles on the roadway or a designated slow-vehicle lane.

What happens if I ride an unregistered e-scooter in Taiwan now?

A fine of NT$1,200 to NT$3,600, and the device can be impounded.

Is a helmet required for e-scooters in Taiwan?

Yes. A compliant helmet is mandatory, with a NT$300 fine for noncompliance.