Sweden reviews e-scooter rules after 6,624 injuries in 2025

Sweden has begun a new review of e-scooter rules after seven people died and 6,624 were injured in related accidents in 2025.

Transportstyrelsen says both use and accidents have risen sharply. The agency believes many crashes could be prevented if riders followed the rules already in force, but it is also examining whether those rules need to be revised or expanded.

No specific change has been proposed yet. The review will assess earlier safety proposals, public information and the accident trend, with recommendations due in early 2027.

For an e-scooter to count as a bicycle, its maximum speed must be no more than 20 km/h and its continuous rated power no more than 250 watts. More powerful models are not bicycles and cannot be used in public traffic.

Traffic insurance is required for vehicles weighing more than 25 kilograms or designed to travel faster than 14 km/h. Parking e-scooters on pavements and footpaths is prohibited. For buyers and riders, checking both speed and rated power matters before using a model on public roads.

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