Got an e-kickscooter? Transport Malta is reminding riders that not every scooter can legally be used on Malta’s roads, and non-compliant ones could be confiscated.The authority has issued a clarification on the registration and use of e-kickscooters, urging owners to make sure both their vehicle and their use of it comply with the law.To qualify for registration, an e-kickscooter must be specifically manufactured for that purpose, powered by an auxiliary electric motor and have a maximum travelling speed of 20km/h.Owners need to provide an application form, manufacturer specifications confirming the speed limit, a receipt or invoice showing the scooter’s serial number and a valid Maltese insurance policy. The scooter must also undergo an inspection by Transport Malta’s Technical Unit.Registration costs €10, while the annual road licence is free.There are rules for riders too. Drivers must be at least 16, hold an A, AM or B category driving licence and have passed the Malta Road Code theory test.Riders must carry valid identification and the required vehicle sticker and licence disc, while their scooter must be fitted with the required lights.Using a mobile phone or headphones while riding is prohibited, as is riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A high-visibility fluorescent vest must also be worn at night.And riders still need to pay attention to where they are going: e-kickscooters are prohibited from being used on a number of roads across Malta, with their use restricted to permitted parts of the road network.Transport Malta warned that scooters which do not meet the registration requirements cannot be registered or legally driven on public roads, and can be confiscated if caught being used there.So before hopping on your e-kickscooter, it might be worth checking both your paperwork and your route.Share with someone who owns an e-kickscooter!•