It is against the law to ride an e-scooter or e-skateboard on any public road, cycle lane or footpath in Victoria.
The only place an e-scooter or e-skateboard can be legally used is on private land.
E-scooters that are more than 200 watts can travel at more than 10 km/h and e-skateboards that are used on public roads are classified as motor vehicles.
Both are subject to the same legal requirements such as licensing, registration, road rules, drink and drug driving laws and safety standards.
Most e-scooters and e-skateboards do not have number plates, speedometers, signals or warning devices and do not always have visible rear lights, so they can not be registered.
Police officers can stop riders under the Road Safety Act and enforce applicable laws. Drivers must state their name and address when requested to do so.
Cobram Highway Patrol sergeant Bill Dockrey was on the lookout for e-scooter and e-skateboard owners breaking the law.
“We want to give people the information they need so they have prior warning,” Sgt Dockrey said.
“I think most people are unaware that it is illegal to drive them on main roads, they're not suited to be used in that way.
“We're happy to answer questions if anyone wants to call Cobram Highway Patrol.”
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