Updated: 13 July 2026
An electric scooter is legal in Latvian road traffic if it is registered with CSDD, its motor power does not exceed 1000 W and its speed does not exceed 25 km/h. In 2026 new requirements take effect: registration with a state sticker, mandatory OCTA insurance from 1 May, and stricter rules for riding on pavements. This article gathers the main 2026 rules so you ride safely and avoid fines. Browse the full electric scooter range once you know what to look for.
Key points
- Registration: an electric scooter must be registered with CSDD and carry a state registration sticker.
- OCTA: insurance is mandatory from 1 May 2026; registration and the policy must be arranged by 30 April.
- Age: you may take part in traffic from age 14; a helmet is mandatory for riders up to 17.
- Technical limit: up to 1000 W and 25 km/h. More powerful devices are regulated differently.
- Where: ride on the cycle path or cycle lane; from 31 March riding an electric scooter on pavements is prohibited.
Must an electric scooter be registered with CSDD?
Yes. To take part in road traffic, an electric scooter must be registered with CSDD and receive a state registration sticker, which is attached to the device. Registration can be done by a person aged 16 or older, via the e-CSDD portal or the mobile app. Using an unregistered device in traffic is subject to a fine.
Registration is a one-time step confirming the device meets the requirements. Using an unregistered self-propelled bicycle in traffic can lead to a fine of 30 to 70 euros for the rider, so complete registration before your first ride.
Do you need OCTA insurance?
Yes, from 1 May 2026 OCTA becomes mandatory for electric scooters and similar self-propelled bicycles. Registration and the OCTA policy must be arranged by 30 April 2026. OCTA covers damage caused to third parties, so it matters both for you and for other road users.
Riding in traffic without a valid OCTA policy can lead to a fine of 125 to 200 euros for the owner of the self-propelled bicycle. So make sure the policy is in place before you start using the scooter in road traffic.
From what age may you ride?
You may take part in road traffic with an electric scooter from the age of 14. A protective helmet is mandatory for electric scooter riders up to age 17, and for cyclists up to 16. Regardless of age, a helmet is the most important safety item, so we recommend wearing one on every ride.
Parents should remember that responsibility for a child's safety lies with the adult. Before letting a child ride, make sure the device and its speed match the child's age and abilities.
Where may you ride an electric scooter?
The main place for an electric scooter is the cycle path or cycle lane, and rules similar to those for bicycles apply. From 31 March 2026 a stricter regulation takes effect: riding an electric scooter on pavements and footpaths is no longer allowed. So plan your route along cycle paths and, where there are none, follow the rules for riding on the carriageway.
When approaching pedestrians you must reduce speed and keep a safe distance, because pedestrians have priority. Excessive speed next to pedestrians is the most common cause of conflicts and fines.
What must the electric scooter be like?
A road-legal electric scooter is one whose total electric motor power does not exceed 1000 W and whose maximum speed does not exceed 25 km/h. The device must be fitted with lights, white at the front and red at the rear, and reflectors, so it is clearly visible in the dark and in poor weather.
If the scooter is more powerful or faster, other, stricter requirements apply. So before buying, check the manufacturer's stated power and speed so the device is legal to use in road traffic.
How to choose a rule-compliant scooter?
Start with compliance: choose a model with a speed of up to 25 km/h and power of up to 1000 W. Then look at the brakes, tyres and lights, because in Baltic weather they matter more than top speed. Good brakes and pneumatic tyres improve safety on a wet road. You will find the necessary helmet and other accessories and safety gear in the same place.
Think of the purchase as a whole: the device, registration, OCTA and safety equipment. Once you know the rules and your needs, choosing is easy. Browse the electric scooter range and compare models at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Does an electric scooter really have to be registered?
Yes. To take part in road traffic, an electric scooter must be registered with CSDD and receive a state registration sticker. Using an unregistered device in traffic is subject to a fine.
From what date is OCTA mandatory?
OCTA becomes mandatory for electric scooters from 1 May 2026. Registration and the policy must be arranged by 30 April 2026, otherwise riding without OCTA carries a fine.
Is a helmet mandatory for adults?
A helmet is mandatory for electric scooter riders up to age 17. For adults it is not mandatory under threat of a fine, but it is the most important safety item, so we recommend always using one.
May I ride on the pavement?
From 31 March 2026 riding an electric scooter on pavements and footpaths is no longer allowed. Ride on the cycle path or cycle lane and follow the requirements set for bicycles.
Once you know the rules, safe and legal riding becomes simple. Browse the electric scooter range and choose a model that meets the 2026 requirements.
