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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section class=\"scitch-insurance\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where can I ride my e-scooter with a trailer?<\/h1>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-1edndz-dcaa4d468674e4c6bbdb70ac6c934240 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_textblock  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2048'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-18ujy7-7ebc560a945c44542611831dc22ed91a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn26s743-0c532eb5f356737e91920f5562748cc9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mn26s743-0c532eb5f356737e91920f5562748cc9 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mn26s743-0c532eb5f356737e91920f5562748cc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdnfhypd-4d0c9e4965304d8dd2e0e080c78a9e9c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">The idea is obvious: e-scooters as towing vehicles, a compact trailer for luggage, equipment, or the next camping trip. Technically, it works \u2013 but what does the legal situation say? The answer depends on <strong>where you ride, which vehicle you use, and in which country you are traveling.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">On this page, we give you an honest overview: What is regulated in which country, where are the gray areas, and what should you specifically do before you set off. We continuously expand this page with more countries. No legal jargon, no scaremongering \u2013 but also no false promises.   <strong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #5c4000;\"><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Darf man in Deutschland mit dem E-Scooter einen Anh\u00e4nger ziehen?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Auf \u00f6ffentlichen Stra\u00dfen: Nein. Die eKFV verbietet den Anh\u00e4ngerbetrieb ausdr\u00fccklich (\u00a7 8 eKFV). Auf privatem Gel\u00e4nde \u2013 Campingpl\u00e4tze, Marinas, Betriebsgel\u00e4nde \u2013 ist der Betrieb m\u00f6glich, solange der Betreiber zustimmt. Das Verbot bleibt auch mit der eKFV-Novelle ab M\u00e4rz 2027 bestehen. Stand: M\u00e4rz 2026.\"\n      }\n    },\n{\n  \"@type\": \"Question\",\n  \"name\": \"Darf man in der Schweiz mit dem E-Scooter (E-Trottinett) einen Anh\u00e4nger ziehen?\",\n  \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n    \"text\": \"In der Schweiz ist das Ziehen eines Anh\u00e4ngers mit dem E-Scooter \u2013 auf Schweizerdeutsch E-Trottinett \u2013 offiziell erlaubt. Das best\u00e4tigt das Bundesamt f\u00fcr Strassen (ASTRA) in seinen aktuellen Vorschriften (Stand Juli 2025). Anh\u00e4nger an E-Trottinetts sind zul\u00e4ssig, wenn die Kombination betriebssicher ist, der Anh\u00e4nger nicht breiter als 1,00 m ist und das Betriebsgewicht 80 kg nicht \u00fcberschreitet (Art. 210 VTS, Art. 68 Abs. 7 VRV). E-Trottinetts sind in der Schweiz den Velos (Fahrr\u00e4dern) verkehrsrechtlich gleichgestellt (Art. 42 Abs. 4 VRV). Halte dich an die Grenzwerte: Anh\u00e4ngerbreite max. 1,00 m, Betriebsgewicht max. 80 kg, Kombination fahrtechnisch sicher. Ein E-Trottinett-Anh\u00e4nger ist damit auf \u00f6ffentlichen Strassen in der Schweiz legal. Auf privatem Gel\u00e4nde \u2013 Campingpl\u00e4tze, Marinas, Ferienanlagen, Betriebsgel\u00e4nde \u2013 ist der Betrieb ohnehin unproblematisch. Quelle: ASTRA \u2013 Vorschriften Zulassung & Betrieb Motorfahrr\u00e4der, Stand Juli 2025.\"\n  }\n}\n,\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Darf man in \u00d6sterreich mit dem E-Scooter einen Anh\u00e4nger ziehen?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Bisher waren E-Scooter in \u00d6sterreich Fahrr\u00e4dern gleichgestellt, Anh\u00e4ngerbetrieb war erlaubt. Ab voraussichtlich 1. Mai 2026 sieht die 36. StVO-Novelle (\u00a7 68a Abs. 2) ein ausdr\u00fcckliches Verbot vor. Auf privatem Gel\u00e4nde bleibt der Betrieb unber\u00fchrt. Stand: M\u00e4rz 2026.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn269nx9-635cddbef82b8d36137fe3f3cbc8a5ca\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-mn269nx9-635cddbef82b8d36137fe3f3cbc8a5ca p.toggler{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-mn269nx9-635cddbef82b8d36137fe3f3cbc8a5ca p.toggler .toggle_icon{\ncolor:#000000;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-mn269nx9-635cddbef82b8d36137fe3f3cbc8a5ca .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mn269nx9-635cddbef82b8d36137fe3f3cbc8a5ca  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mn262vp2-5887b00736891fde1a411d5a9da8f20a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Germany?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Germany?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Germany?\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Germany?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>On public roads: No.<\/strong> The eKFV explicitly prohibits trailer operation on public roads in Germany (<a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/ekfv\/__8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 8 eKFV \u2013 see legal text<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>On private property: Yes \u2013 and this is precisely the strength of the Scitch system.<\/strong> Campsites, marinas, holiday resorts, company premises, golf courses, event areas \u2013 wherever public traffic law does not apply, operation with a trailer is possible without problems. You only need the operator&#8217;s consent. Scitch was developed precisely for these applications: flexible, safe, and without interfering with the vehicle structure.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens in case of a violation?<\/strong><br \/>\nAnyone who still rides with a trailer on public roads risks a fine of <strong>10 Euros<\/strong> (<a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bussgeldkatalog.org\/e-scooter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see fine catalog<\/a>). However, also consider possible effects on insurance coverage \u2013 more on our <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/scitch-gmbh.de\/versicherung\/\">insurance page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What changes from 2027?<\/strong><br \/>\nOn <strong>December 19, 2025<\/strong>, the Federal Council approved the eKFV amendment. The new regulations will come into force after a transition period <strong>at the beginning of March 2027<\/strong>. The prohibition of trailer operation on public ground explicitly remains \u2013 <strong>nothing<\/strong> changes in this regard. The basis for confirming the prohibition is the <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bast.opus.hbz-nrw.de\/frontdoor\/deliver\/index\/docId\/2790\/file\/eKF-Evaluierungsbericht.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BASt evaluation report<\/a> based on the <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ureko.de\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/VKU-2019.12-S.412-S.418.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VKU specialist article (2019)<\/a>. From our perspective, outdated data was used \u2013 we are therefore working with a university to collect new data.    <\/p>\n<p><em>Status: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mn3oglh3-98f1726ddd1833bc4f289e625735135e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter (E-Trottinett) in Switzerland?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter (E-Trottinett) in Switzerland?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter (E-Trottinett) in Switzerland?\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter (E-Trottinett) in Switzerland?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>In Switzerland, pulling a trailer with an e-scooter \u2013 in Swiss German, E-Trottinett \u2013 is officially permitted<\/strong> \u2013 this is confirmed by the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) in its current regulations (as of July 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Trailers on e-scooters are permissible if the combination of towing vehicle and trailer is safe to operate, the trailer is not wider than 1.00 m, and the operating weight does not exceed 80 kg &#8211; as stated in <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astra.admin.ch\/dam\/astra\/de\/dokumente\/fahrzeuge\/vorschriften-zulassung-betrieb-motorfahrraeder.pdf.download.pdf\/Vorschriften_Zulassung_Betrieb_Motorfahrraeder.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art. 210 VTS and Art. 68 Para. 7 VRV<\/a>. Additionally: In Switzerland, e-scooters are legally equivalent to bicycles (<a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissrights.ch\/gesetze\/Artikel-42-VRV-2025-DE.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art. 42 Para. 4 VRV<\/a>), confirmed by the <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bfu.ch\/de\/services\/rechtsfragen\/elektrische-fahrzeuge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Office for Accident Prevention (BFU)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What does this mean for e-scooter riders in Switzerland?<\/strong><br \/>\nAdhere to the defined limits: maximum trailer width 1.00 m, maximum operating weight of the trailer 80 kg, and the combination must be safe to ride. An e-scooter trailer is therefore legal on public roads in Switzerland &#8211; provided that the towing vehicle and the trailer meet the technical requirements. The Scitch coupling system is designed precisely for these requirements. Nevertheless, it should be noted that individual officials or authorities might have a different opinion, as we are not aware of a clear definition or legal precedent.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>On private property:<\/strong> Campsites, marinas, holiday resorts, company premises &#8211; operation with an e-scooter and trailer is unproblematic anyway, as long as the operator agrees. Scitch was developed precisely for these applications. <\/p>\n<p><strong>And the insurance?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlso in Switzerland: Check in advance whether your insurance explicitly covers trailer operation with an e-scooter. You can find more information on our <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/scitch-gmbh.de\/versicherung\/\">insurance page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"sources\">\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astra.admin.ch\/dam\/astra\/de\/dokumente\/fahrzeuge\/vorschriften-zulassung-betrieb-motorfahrraeder.pdf.download.pdf\/Vorschriften_Zulassung_Betrieb_Motorfahrraeder.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTRA \u2013 Regulations for Approval &#038; Operation of Mopeds, as of July 2025 (astra.admin.ch)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissrights.ch\/gesetze\/Artikel-42-VRV-2025-DE.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art. 42 VRV \u2013 Full text (swissrights.ch)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.admin.ch\/opc\/de\/classified-compilation\/19620246\/201701150000\/741.11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VRV as PDF \u2013 Status July 1, 2025 (admin.ch)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bfu.ch\/de\/services\/rechtsfragen\/elektrische-fahrzeuge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BFU \u2013 Electric vehicles: Where can I ride? (bfu.ch) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astra.admin.ch\/astra\/de\/home\/themen\/verkehrsregeln\/vorschriften-trendfahrzeuge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTRA \u2013 Regulations for electric trend vehicles (astra.admin.ch)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Status: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mn3p59oe-3b38bff56e3fb4660d9b5ec7ee5648b0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Austria?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Austria?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Austria?\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Is it allowed to pull a trailer with an e-scooter in Austria?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Previously in Austria, <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorevue.at\/ratgeber\/e-scooter-gesetz-regeln-recht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-scooters were equated with bicycles<\/a>, and trailer operation was therefore possible \u2013 both on public roads and on private property.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, this is expected to change from May 1, 2026:<\/strong> A <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/Dokumente\/RegV\/REGV_4848014A_6101_48E2_8855_0FC2D2C802CE\/REGV_4848014A_6101_48E2_8855_0FC2D2C802CE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">government bill<\/a> (36th StVO amendment) already submitted to the National Council provides for an explicit prohibition in \u00a7 68a Para. 2 \u2013 wording: <em>&#8220;Pulling a trailer is also impermissible.&#8221;<\/em> Scitch is actively monitoring developments and has submitted a statement. If you, as a private person, wish to submit a statement, you can do so <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parlament.gv.at\/gegenstand\/XXVIII\/I\/411?selectedStage=101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. On private property, operation remains unaffected in any case.   <\/p>\n<p>Anyone traveling with a trailer in Austria should continuously check the current legal situation. On private property \u2013 campsites, company premises, tourist facilities \u2013 operation is unproblematic in any case, as long as the operator agrees. Scitch was developed precisely for these applications.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>And the insurance?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlso in Austria: Check in advance whether your insurance explicitly covers trailer operation. You can find more details on our <a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/scitch-gmbh.de\/versicherung\/\">insurance page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"sources\">\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/Dokumente\/RegV\/REGV_4848014A_6101_48E2_8855_0FC2D2C802CE\/REGV_4848014A_6101_48E2_8855_0FC2D2C802CE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">36th StVO Amendment \u2013 Government Bill (ris.bka.gv.at)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #2d4bff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parlament.gv.at\/gegenstand\/XXVIII\/I\/411?selectedStage=101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parliamentary Procedure \u2013 Submit a Statement (parlament.gv.at)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Status: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2048'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mn4zmuod-6de29f6672ef3fc788a87da7d49728aa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div style=\"margin-top: 2rem;\"><\/div>\n<p><em><strong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #5c4000;\">Note:<\/strong> This page provides a general overview based on our research and does not replace individual legal advice. 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