Since 7 August 2026 an electric scooter in Montenegro has been a light electric vehicle with its own rules: only people aged 16 or over may ride one, with no passenger, on a cycle path or lane, and on the roadway only on a road with a speed limit of up to 30 km/h, or up to 50 km/h if the rider is an adult. A moped requires a driving licence in category AM or a motorcycle category, because a category B licence does not cover mopeds, and the rider and passenger must wear an approved helmet.
The rules come from the Law on Road Traffic Safety and its amendments of July 2026. This guide explains what a light electric vehicle is, where and from what age you may ride one, the fines, what a moped requires and what to watch for when you rent a scooter or moped.
What is an electric scooter under the law?
The law does not use the word scooter but light electric vehicle. This is a motor vehicle not classified in any vehicle category that meets all of these conditions:
| Condition | Limit |
| Motor power | At most 0.6 kW continuous rated power |
| Maximum design speed | At most 25 km/h |
| Unladen mass | At most 35 kg |
| Form | At least two wheels, mechanical handlebar, no seat |
The vehicle must carry the manufacturer's sticker confirming power, speed and mass within these limits, and without it a scooter may not be used in traffic. A scooter with a seat, or more powerful, faster or heavier than these limits, does not qualify as a light electric vehicle. An electric bicycle with pedals and an auxiliary motor of up to 0.25 kW that stops assisting at 25 km/h is a bicycle under the law.
Where and from what age may you ride a scooter?
| Rider | Where they may ride |
| Under 16 | May not ride on public roads |
| 16 to 18 | On a cycle path, lane or cycle route, and where there is none, on the roadway of a road with a limit of up to 30 km/h |
| Over 18 | On a cycle path, lane or cycle route, and where there is none, on the roadway of a road with a limit of up to 50 km/h |
- You may not carry another person on a scooter or tow a trailer or another vehicle.
- In a cycle lane you ride in the right-hand lane, and in a group one behind the other.
- You may not let go of the handlebar, carry a load that reduces stability or use earphones in both ears.
- By law the pavement is an area for pedestrians, and for scooters the law provides cycle facilities and the roadway.
- The law does not make a helmet compulsory for a light electric vehicle, but wearing one is still a sensible choice.
What are the fines for electric scooters?
| Offence | Fine |
| A parent or guardian lets a child under 16 ride a scooter on a public road | 150 to 400 euros |
| A rider under 18 uses the roadway of a road with a limit above 30 km/h | 150 to 400 euros |
| A rider aged 16 to 18 uses the roadway of a road with a limit above 50 km/h | 200 to 400 euros |
| An adult rider uses the roadway of a road with a limit above 50 km/h | 150 to 400 euros |
| The scooter has no manufacturer's sticker | 150 to 400 euros |
| The rider carries another person or tows a trailer | 150 to 300 euros |
What does a moped require?
A moped is a two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design speed of no more than 45 km/h, with an engine of up to 50 cm³ or an electric motor of up to 4 kW.
- You need a category AM driving licence, available from the age of 16, or a motorcycle licence in category A1 or A2, which include AM. Under Montenegrin law a category B licence does not cover mopeds.
- The rider and passenger must wear a fastened, approved motorcycle or moped helmet, not a bicycle helmet. The fine is 100 to 300 euros, and the police exclude a rider without a helmet from traffic.
- You may not carry a child under 12 on a moped, and the fine is 100 to 300 euros.
- A moped has a registration certificate valid for five years and one number plate, and you must carry the registration certificate and the compulsory insurance policy.
- A moped may not use a motorway or expressway, because only vehicles with a design speed of at least 50 km/h may use them.
- Young and novice drivers may not ride a moped faster than 40 km/h.
How a vehicle is registered and what the technical inspection costs is explained in our guide to vehicle registration, and what compulsory insurance covers in our article on car insurance.
What should you watch for when renting a scooter or moped?
A foreigner may ride a moped on a foreign licence only if it is valid for the moped category, so check the categories on your licence before renting. With a rented electric scooter, check that it carries the manufacturer's sticker and that your route has a cycle path or streets with a limit of up to 30 or 50 km/h. The rules on the driving licence, camera fines and insurance for a rented vehicle are explained in our guide to renting a car. Servicing of a moped or motorcycle can also be booked through the Glatko platform.
Frequently asked questions
From what age may you ride an electric scooter in Montenegro? From 16. Younger children may not ride on public roads, and a parent who allows it is fined 150 to 400 euros.
May I ride an electric scooter on the road? Only if there is no cycle path, lane or route, and then on a road with a limit of up to 30 km/h, or up to 50 km/h if you are an adult.
Is a helmet compulsory for an electric scooter? The law does not require one for a light electric vehicle, but it is compulsory on a moped and a motorcycle.
Can I ride a moped with a category B licence? No. Under Montenegrin law a moped requires category AM or a motorcycle category A1 or A2.
Can I carry another person on a scooter? No. Carrying another person on a light electric vehicle is prohibited and fined 150 to 300 euros.
Does a moped have to be registered? Yes. A moped has a registration certificate valid for five years, a number plate and compulsory insurance.
Sources
The rules for light electric vehicles and mopeds are set by the Law on Road Traffic Safety (Official Gazette of Montenegro 33/2012, 58/2014, 14/2017 and 66/2019, with the amendments of 111/2026 in force since 7 August 2026, Articles 7, 37a, 87 to 90a, 101, 117, 179, 199, 200, 276, 277, 290 and 320 to 323). The legislation was checked on 25 September 2026. Fijaka is a classifieds platform and does not give legal advice; for a specific case, contact the Police Directorate or a lawyer.