Electric scooter without license
Ideal for quick trips around town, the electric scooter without a license is also a great way to save money while protecting the planet. The near-silent electric motor provides driving pleasure for both you and the people you meet. Despite its limitation to 45 km / h, the electric scooter 50 is still very nervous. It is perfect in urban areas to easily avoid traffic jams.
Driven by the fight against pollution, the electric 2-wheeler is experiencing unprecedented momentum this year, which is becoming more and more popular. Driving an electric scooter without a license is possible under certain conditions.
Do I need a license for a 50 electric scooter?
Which electric scooter are you allowed to drive without a license? Only the 50cm3 electric scooter category is reserved for drivers without a license. This two-wheeler must therefore meet 2 essential criteria:
- a motor power of less than 4 kW .
- a maximum speed limited to 45 km/h
An electric scooter without a license is a scooter that you can drive without the need to have an A, A1, A2 or B driving license. Since 2021, to drive without possession of the BSR, you must be born with 1987.
Is insurance compulsory for the electric scooter 50?
Yes, insurance is compulsory. Like all vehicles traveling on public roads, it is mandatory to take out insurance to drive an electric scooter without a license. Driving with an insurance defect exposes you to a fine of between 400 and 3750 euros. Not to mention possible legal proceedings in the event of an accident. Keep in mind that personal injury or property damage can be very expensive.
How far can you travel with an electric scooter without a license?
The autonomy of an electric scooter without a license depends on both the weight of the vehicle and its driver as well as the capacity of the battery. It takes about 50 to 60km of autonomy as a general rule. For a vehicle made mainly for the city, this is more than enough in most cases.
How to charge an electric scooter without a license?
The electric scooter without a license is designed above all for users who live in the city. It is therefore practical for people who do not have a garage, because this category of two wheels has removable batteries that can be easily recharged at home.
See our guide to charging an electric scooter to learn more.
What is the advantage of the electric scooter without a license?
The scooter without a license is ecological . Promoted by the European Union as part of its environmental policy, it also allows you to benefit from subsidies that we will develop below.
The other huge advantage is of course economic . Faced with soaring fuel prices, an electric recharge costs only a few cents.
If from 2022, thermal scooters and motorcycles will now have to overcome the cost of parking in Paris, this will not be the case for electric scooter models. The price of parking is therefore still a significant economic advantage.
The reduced speed and maneuverability of the electric scooter without a license suggest easy and risk-free driving . However, like all 2-wheel vehicles, its use requires caution and anticipation. Another advantage is to be able to circulate in the bus lanes with an electric scooter without a license. Convenient to be able to cross the city at high speed.
Remember that in an electric scooter you circulate in total silence . This has the advantage of being discreet but can sometimes turn into a danger if you are not very attentive. Everyone's health and ears will thank you. Especially since the municipalities are considering equipping themselves with anti-noise radar.
Helmet and gloves mandatory
Driving an electric scooter without a license does not mean passing safety instructions and current regulations. Even if an electric scooter without a license is limited to 45 km/h , you must absolutely protect yourself in the event of a fall or impact. As a driver, adequate equipment is therefore essential and mandatory: