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=== User: Can you provide list of all European countries that legally allow electric unicycles as of 2025 and provide legal speci… ===
Can you provide list of all European countries that legally allow electric unicycles as of 2025 and provide legal specifications or requirements

=== Assistant: Here’s a country-by-country overview 2025 of the legal status of electric unicycles EUCs in Europe and the key legal sp… ===
Here’s a country-by-country overview (2025) of the legal status of electric unicycles (EUCs) in Europe and the key legal specifications/requirements where they are explicitly allowed or regulated. Important caveat: EUCs don’t have a unified EU-wide legal category, so many countries don’t specifically regulate them — instead they fall under broader laws for micromobility, personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs), or e-scooters/e-bikes. In several cases, no clear formal legality exists and usage remains a grey area or depends on local enforcement. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

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* EUCs (self-balancing one-wheeled devices) are generally treated like personal electric mobility devices under general micromobility rules. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Max speed: ~25 km/h design limit commonly enforced. Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)<ref>{{cite web|title=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|url=https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/16959-laws-for-euc-in-european-countries/|publisher=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Where allowed: Bike lanes; where no bike lanes exist, slow roads may be permitted. Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)<ref>{{cite web|title=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|url=https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/16959-laws-for-euc-in-european-countries/|publisher=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Insurance/Registration: As motor-vehicle-type devices, liability insurance is typically required (often interpreted in practice but not fully standardized). Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)<ref>{{cite web|title=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|url=https://forum.electricunicycle.org/topic/16959-laws-for-euc-in-european-countries/|publisher=Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Helmet: Recommended; local enforcement varies. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Notes: Enforcement and interpretation can differ by city/region.

===== - In many interpretations, EUCs are permitted as personal electric vehicles similar to e-scooters if they meet limits. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====
* Max speed: Typically restricted to ≤ 25 km/h on public roads. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Where allowed: Bike lanes and roads (not pavements). EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/e-mobility/two-wheelers/e-scooter-regulations.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Insurance/permit: Not usually required for devices within 25 km/h limit. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/e-mobility/two-wheelers/e-scooter-regulations.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Notes: Some policies interpret that unless the design speed is limited to 25 km/h, EUCs may be considered illegal; enforcement varies by region. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

===== - EUCs are often equated with light electric vehicles and allowed on roads/bike paths. Facebook<ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElectricUnicycle/posts/5546136118817639/|publisher=facebook.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====
* Max speed: Usually ~25 km/h limit in line with micromobility categories. Facebook<ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElectricUnicycle/posts/5546136118817639/|publisher=facebook.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Notes: Enforcement is generally low, but specifics depend on local traffic rules.

===== - Many riders report EUCs are permitted with speed limits and safety norms. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====
* Max speed: ~25 km/h commonly expected. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Insurance: Some local policies suggest cheap optional insurance can be obtained (not always enforced). Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

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* No consistent national law specifically regulating EUCs; treated under general micromobility provisions. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/reisen-verkehr/e-mobilitaet/zweiraeder/e-scooter-regeln-in-europa.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Speed limits & zones vary by city. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/reisen-verkehr/e-mobilitaet/zweiraeder/e-scooter-regeln-in-europa.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Many cities allow EUC use on bike lanes and certain roads with speed limits, but specifics depend locally. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/reisen-verkehr/e-mobilitaet/zweiraeder/e-scooter-regeln-in-europa.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

===== - EUZs don’t have a uniform national category; treated under local micromobility or e-scooter rules. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/e-mobility/two-wheelers/e-scooter-regulations.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====
* General practice: Allowed on bike lanes/roads with low traffic and ~25 km/h limits in many municipalities. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/e-mobility/two-wheelers/e-scooter-regulations.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

===== - Micromobility rules often cover EUCs by default, permitting them on road/bike paths under speed limits. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====

===== - No specific EUC law; likely classified at best under general micromobility (with unclear enforcement). Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====

===== - No clear EUC legislation; electric scooters and similar vehicles discussed but formal framework pending. EVZ<ref>{{cite web|title=EVZ|url=https://www.evz.de/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/e-mobility/two-wheelers/e-scooter-regulations.html|publisher=evz.de|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====

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* Not specifically legalized: EUCs do not fit the legal definition for vehicles approved for public road use (lack handlebars, seat, dual brakes, etc.). Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Officially, EUC use on public roads is typically not permitted without type approval, registration, and insurance (which are not practically available). Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Using one in traffic risks fines or confiscation under general motor-vehicle rules. Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

===== - Historically banned EUCs on public roads, similar to hoverboards/o-scooters without type approval. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_transporter|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====
* Unlike e-scooters which started to be allowed under specific approval schemes, EUCs remain largely illegal without special classification.

===== - Electric unicycles don’t have a formal legal category; use outside private property is usually not permitted. Micromobility laws cover scooters but not EUCs. =====

===== - EUCs are generally illegal on public roads; allowed only on private land or with special permission. =====

===== - Treated very strictly; EUCs usually not allowed on public traffic without classification/approval. =====

===== - Classified “trend vehicles” and not allowed on public roads without specific legal framework. Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> =====

==== - No harmonized EU-wide rules for electric unicycles yet: EU institutions and CEN/CENELEC have worked toward broader personal transporter standards, but member states implement their own classifications. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_transporter|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref> ====
* Most EU countries regulate other micromobility (e-scooters, bicycles) with speed limits (~20–25 km/h), and similar informal expectations are often applied by analogy to EUCs. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* In many places where not explicitly legal, enforcement is relatively lax so long as the rider behaves like a cyclist (low speed, use bike lanes), but that does not equate to legality. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1fc6agm/where_are_eucs_legal/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

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(Grey = unclear/ambiguous legal basis)

Summary: Only a handful of European countries have legal regimes that explicitly allow or comfortably accommodate EUCs under existing micromobility rules (e.g., France, Belgium, Finland, Poland), and even there requirements around speed limits, insurance, helmet, and designated lanes vary widely. In major Western European countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, EUCs remain not legally permitted on public roads as of 2025. Rubber Rush<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubber Rush|url=https://rubberrush.com/legal-status-of-onewheels-across-europe/|publisher=Rubber Rush|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

If you want, I can compile this into a downloadable country spreadsheet or quick reference map showing legality and the specific requirements per country (e.g., helmet, insurance, max speed).

=== User: Spread sheet list columns of countries with legal status, requirements/limitations. ===
Spread sheet list columns of countries with legal status, requirements/limitations.

=== Assistant: Below is a spreadsheet-style list showing European countries and their electric unicycle EUC legal status, plus any app… ===
Below is a spreadsheet-style list showing European countries and their electric unicycle (EUC) legal status, plus any applicable requirements or limitations as of 2025. Note that EUC-specific regulation is rare, so many entries are based on how EUCs are treated under broader micromobility/“personal light electric vehicle” laws, plus rider reports and local interpretations. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

| Country             | Legal Status (Public Roads)        | Requirements / Limitations                                                     | Notes / Details                                                                                                            |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| France 🇫🇷         | Allowed with conditions            | Often requires device limited to ~25 km/h; follow PLEV rules                   | EUCs treated like micromobility devices; insurance recommended/required by interpretation; helmet recommended. 
InMotionEU |
| Belgium 🇧🇪        | Allowed (conditional)              | Max ~25 km/h design limit for legality; ride on bike lanes/roads               | Some interpret that if not limited to 25 km/h by design, vehicle may be illegal but enforcement varies. 
InMotionEU
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| Finland 🇫🇮        | Generally permitted (grey)         | Follow general micromobility rules; usually ~25 km/h limit                     | Treated under broader light electric vehicle categories; helmets/lights recommended. 
InMotionEU                           |
| Poland 🇵🇱         | Permitted (practical)              | Often expected to follow speed limits and road rules                           | Some reports say legal with ~20–25 km/h limits; enforcement varies. 
Reddit                                                |
| Spain 🇪🇸          | Grey / local rules                 | Local city micromobility rules (e.g., ~20–25 km/h)                             | No unified EUC law, but many cities allow similar micromobility devices. 
InMotionEU                                       |
| Italy 🇮🇹          | Grey / local interpretation        | Usually follow e-scooter/PLEV rules (speed ~20–25 km/h, helmet maybe required) | No clear EUC category; local differentiation. 
InMotionEU                                                                  |
| Greece 🇬🇷         | Assumed permitted (micromobility)  | Follow e-scooter rules, bike paths/roads                                       | No EUC-specific law, covered by general e-vehicle constructs. 
EVZ                                                         |
| Czech Republic 🇨🇿 | Grey / unclear                     | Likely allowed on bike paths at slow speeds                                    | User reports indicate bike-lane use permitted but specifics unclear. 
Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)              |
| Austria 🇦🇹        | Unclear / mixed                    | General micromobility conditions exist but EUC not clearly defined             | Reported legal in principle but difficult in practice to not break rules. 
Reddit                                          |
| Denmark 🇩🇰        | Unclear / often considered illegal | Some riders report requirements (weight/speed limits) though not official law  | Mixed reports; no clear EUC category. 
Reddit                                                                              |
| Sweden 🇸🇪         | Grey                               | Micromobility rules apply; ~20–25 km/h typical speed caps                      | Often compared with e-scooter regulation but EUC not explicitly stated in law. 
Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)    |
| Portugal 🇵🇹       | Grey / generally tolerated         | Ride safely with PEV rules (speed limits)                                      | No specific EUC law; interpreted under general rules. 
Reddit                                                              |
| Bulgaria 🇧🇬       | Grey                               | Micromobility rules (speed ~25 km/h)                                           | Often allowed under general PERSONAL electric vehicles. 
eVolt.si                                                          |
| Slovakia 🇸🇰       | Grey                               | Bike path use with speed limits                                                | Treated like bicycles/PEVs; specifics not explicit for EUCs. 
eVolt.si                                                     |
| Slovenia 🇸🇮       | Grey                               | Bike path rules and micromobility norms                                        | Helmets for minors may apply; speed rules typical. 
eVolt.si                                                               |
| Netherlands 🇳🇱    | Not legal (strict)                 | EUCs currently lack legal category; must be RDW approved otherwise prohibited  | New micromobility scooter rules exist but EUCs not formally approved. 
Smart Ride Lab                                      |
| Germany 🇩🇪        | Not legal (strict)                 | Without type approval/insurance, not permitted on public roads                 | EUCs lack category under Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge-Verordnung and are effectively prohibited. 
Rubber Rush                   |
| United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Not legal (private only)           | Only allowed on private land; public use illegal                               | No EUC public road status; similar to e-scooters pre-trial. 
Facebook                                                      |
| Switzerland 🇨🇭    | Not legal (strict)                 | Classified as unauthorized motor vehicle; only private land                    | No legal public road category without special permit. 
Rubber Rush                                                         |
| Liechtenstein 🇱🇮  | Not legal                          | Trend vehicles not allowed on public roads                                     | EUC falls into this disallowed category. 
Rubber Rush                                                                      |
| Ireland 🇮🇪        | Not legal / unclear                | Without specific law, generally illegal on public roads                        | Interpreted like other motor vehicles; no clear EUC framework. 
Electric Unicycle Forum (euc community)                    |

===== Common Requirements (Where Allowed / Grey) =====

These frequently apply under micromobility or PLEV laws that might cover EUCs:
* Speed limits: typically ~20–25 km/h as the upper limit for devices on public roads or bike lanes. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Where ridden: Bike paths or roads where bicycles are allowed; not on sidewalks unless local rules permit. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Helmet: Often recommended, sometimes required for minors; local laws differ. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Insurance/Registration: Generally not available for EUCs in most countries, and where required it is a barrier to legality. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1jiow7m/are_eucs_illegal_in_eu/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Age limits: May apply under local micromobility laws (e.g., 14–16 years). InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>

===== Key Notes =====
* No unified EUC legal category exists across the EU, so most countries use broader e-scooter/PLEV rules as analogies or leave EUCs in a legal grey area. InMotionEU<ref>{{cite web|title=InMotionEU|url=https://inmotioneu.zendesk.com/hc/en-142/articles/42426981617299-Do-I-Need-a-Driver-s-License-to-Use-My-INMOTION-Product-in-the-EU|publisher=inmotioneu.zendesk.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Enforcement varies significantly; in some places police tolerate slow, safe EUC use even if the letter of the law is unclear, while in others fines or confiscation are possible. Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricUnicycle/comments/1jiow7m/are_eucs_illegal_in_eu/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-09}}</ref>
* Always check local city/county rules, as some municipalities have specific provisions or restrictions for micromobility devices.

If you want, I can convert this into a downloadable CSV or Excel file with all columns ready for use.

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