E-Mopeds Are No Longer Allowed on Vienna’s Bike Paths

VIENNA — October 1, 2026

People using Vienna’s bike paths will see a change from today. E-mopeds are no longer allowed to use cycle paths and cycle lanes across Austria.

Until now, some e-mopeds were treated in a similar way to bicycles. That changes from October 1. They are now legally treated as mopeds, meaning they have to be used on public roads instead of bicycle infrastructure.

The new rules also mean more requirements for owners. E-mopeds must be registered and insured, and they have to undergo regular inspections under §57a of Austria’s Motor Vehicle Act. This means they need the familiar “Pickerl” inspection sticker. Riders also need a driving license and must wear a helmet.

The City of Vienna says the changes should make cycling safer. Mobility Councillor Ulli Sima has supported the removal of e-mopeds from cycle paths, saying that some were traveling too quickly and that their weight could be dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.

“Cyclists should be able to travel safely on cycle paths,” Sima said.

The government says the changes are intended to create clearer rules for motorized two-wheelers. In Vienna, the new rules will also be enforced on the city’s streets and cycle network.

For cyclists, the change is fairly simple: vehicles that are legally considered mopeds now have to stay off the bike paths and share the road with other motor traffic.