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# SA Drivers Prepare For This Major Change
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/sa-drivers-prepare-for-this-major-change/
- Published: 2025-07-14T02:12:14.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-14T02:12:14.000Z
- Description: SA drivers must share roads with e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-skateboards under new laws, facing fines up to $2,500 for violations.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, South Australia

From 13 July 2025, new regulations came into effect in [South Australia](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/south-australia/) allowing e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes and other personal mobility devices on certain roads and paths.

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### Key Changes

- Individuals aged 16 and over can now ride e-scooters and similar devices on footpaths, bike paths, many bike lanes, and certain roads.
- No driver's licence or vehicle registration is required.
- Riders must wear a helmet and use a flashing light in low light conditions.

### Specific Rules

- E-scooter riders are permitted on roads with speed limits up to 60 km/h but must use bike lanes and travel no faster than 25 km/h.
- On footpaths, beaches and shared paths, e-scooters are limited to 10 km/h.
- Other personal devices such as e-skateboards and e-solo-wheels can be used on roads with speed limits up to 50 km/h at speeds up to 25 km/h.
- Riders cannot carry passengers, use mobile phones, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Fines for serious breaches can reach up to $2,500.

### Impact and Future Review

- Over 1.3 million registered drivers in South Australia will now share the road with these devices.
- The regulations are designed to reduce congestion and promote environmentally friendly travel options.
- The State Government will review the operation of these new road rules in July 2026.
- Currently, e-scooters and similar devices are not permitted on Adelaide Metro trains, trams or buses.

### National Context

- Other Australian states already allow personal electric devices, but incidents including fatalities in Western Australia and Queensland have led to increased scrutiny and rule tightening in some areas.
- Authorities and medical professionals have raised concerns over the growing number of injuries linked to these devices.

These changes represent a significant shift in South Australia’s approach to personal electric transport, aiming to balance new mobility options with road safety.

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