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How to ride your electric skateboard legally in France

Tout savoir sur la réglementation EDPM en France : où rouler, ce qui est interdit et les équipements obligatoires pour votre e-skate.
July 22, 2025 by
Evo-Spirit

Everything you need to know about EDPM regulations in France: where you can ride, what's off-limits, and what your e-skate needs to be street legal.

EDPM Regulation

Riding legally
on your electric skateboard

Since decree no. 2019-1082, riding electric skateboards on public roads has been strictly regulated in France. Evo-Spirit offers all its models in a road-legal version, so you can ride with full confidence without giving up performance.

Kit lumières EDPM Evo-Spirit
Road-legal version

Full performance,
capped at 25 km/h

Our road-legal models keep everything you love about the ride – power, braking, range and comfort. Only the top speed is limited to 25 km/h, as required by law.

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Authorized areas

Where are you allowed
to ride?

In urban areas

  • Cycle paths and lanes
  • Roads with a 50 km/h limit (when no cycle path is available)
  • Sidewalks: off-limits unless local authorities permit it

Outside urban areas

  • Greenways and cycle paths: allowed
  • Standard roadway: prohibited
Ride en pente skate électrique
What not to do

What is
strictly off-limits

Sidewalks

Riding on sidewalks is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by local authorities.

Passengers

Solo riders only. Carrying a passenger is not allowed.

Headphones

Riding with earphones or headphones in is prohibited.

Alcohol and drugs

Riding under the influence is strictly prohibited and punishable by law.

Riders bord de mer skate électrique
Required for all riders

What every rider
must have

Bell

A bell or horn is mandatory.

Front and rear lights

Lighting is required for visibility and safety.

14 years minimum

You must be at least 14 to ride on public roads.

Third-party insurance

Third-party liability insurance is mandatory for all EDPM riders.

Non-compliance can result in fines of up to€1.500.

In 30 seconds

The key rules
in a short video

Ride free,
ride legal

Choosing an Evo-Spirit road-legal model means getting the best of both worlds: pure riding pleasure and complete peace of mind. Any questions? Our team has got you covered.

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