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Accidents on the rise, Greece bans the use of skateboards under 17 years old
2026-09-09 12:08:00 / BOTA
Greek authorities have intensified checks on electric scooter users in the Attica region, following two serious accidents in Tinos and Glyka Nera, where a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were seriously injured, euronews.com writes.
During the first eight months of 2026, 6,127 checks were carried out on electric skateboard users in Attica and 3,700 violations were found.
Of these, 1,844 cases involve rented skateboards, while around 1,800 involve privately owned vehicles.
The vast majority of offenders were adults, totaling 3,544 people. However, 156 minors were also identified, of whom 20 were aged 12-15 and 136 were over 15 years old.
The most common violations are related to not wearing a helmet and speeding. There have also been cases of using skateboards on roads at high speed and running red lights.
In the first eight months of the year, 56 road accidents involving electric scooters were recorded in Attica. Three people were seriously injured, while 53 others suffered minor injuries.
Greek legislation has been strengthened. The use of electric skateboards is prohibited for persons under 17 years of age.
An insurance obligation has also been imposed and stricter penalties have been provided for their use on roads where the speed limit is over 50 km/h.
Fines are also foreseen for businesses that sell, rent or supply skateboards to persons under 17 years of age.
The problem is not limited to Greece. The spread of electric scooters in European cities has forced authorities to impose restrictions to increase road safety and protect pedestrians.
In Paris, since September 2023, the use of rented electric scooters without fixed stations has been prohibited. The restrictions were further tightened in August 2026, when helmets and reflective devices became mandatory. The fine for not wearing a helmet is 135 euros.
The minimum age is 14 years old and the maximum allowed speed is 25 km/h.
Madrid has followed a similar approach. In 2024, the city council revoked the licenses of three electric scooter rental companies and declared that no new licenses would be issued.
In Brussels, the regional government has imposed a complete ban on shared electric skateboards from January 1, 2027. The licenses of existing companies expire at the end of 2026 and will not be renewed.
The decision was made after a significant increase in accidents. In 2025, 666 people were injured in incidents involving electric scooters in the Brussels Region, 26% more than the previous year.
European authorities also highlight the problem of abandoned skateboards in public spaces and their use in criminal activities.
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