Where does this rule come from?

Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing boards, unicycles, electric scooters etc. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How much Personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) can I bring into Australia?

Restricted

You can bring Personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) into Australia only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
British Airways	Stricter than the standard rule
Emirates	Stricter than the standard rule
Etihad Airways	Stricter than the standard rule
Lufthansa	Stricter than the standard rule
Qatar Airways	Stricter than the standard rule
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing boards, unicycles, electric scooters etc Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Questions about Personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) in Australia

Do I have to declare personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) at Australia customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Australia customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) in Australia?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Can I post or ship personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) to Australia instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing boards, unicycles, electric scooters etc. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Australia compare with other countries on personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike)?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike), 7 limit it and 12 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

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