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    When are rental e-scooters out of use in Helsinki?

    Speed limits and night rules for rental scooters.

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    Short answer

    The City of Helsinki says rental e-scooters are out of use from 23:00 to 05:00 on the nights from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday. On weekday nights from 23:00 to 05:00, their top speed is cut to 15 km/h. In the daytime the maximum is 20 km/h, and in busy pedestrian areas, such as most of the city centre's pedestrian streets and some shopping centres and squares, it is 10 km/h. The minimum age is 15 and only one rider is allowed. From 2026 these rules are part of the operators' micromobility permits.

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    Why

    1. Off on weekend nights 23–05.
    2. 15 km/h on weekday nights.
    3. 20 km/h by day, 10 km/h in busy areas.

    Details

    The city says only companies with a city micromobility permit may rent scooters in Helsinki.

    Tip

    Plan another way home on Friday and Saturday nights.

    What may differ

    Rules are set season by season in the permits; check the city page each spring.

    Common misconception

    Rental scooters work around the clock in Helsinki.

    What actually happens

    The city switches them off on weekend nights from 23 to 05.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Rules, fees and prices change, so check the official sources before you rely on them.

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