{"id":12574,"date":"2021-04-21T13:02:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T13:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?p=12574"},"modified":"2022-11-02T22:07:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T22:07:32","slug":"electric-scooter-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooter-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Laws: Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12574\" class=\"elementor elementor-12574\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-228e9b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"228e9b5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f646543\" data-id=\"f646543\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e47d67a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e47d67a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u201cAre electric scooters legal?\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p>Well..it depends. This question is asked time again and with the electric scooter industry on the rise, regulation is hard to keep up with&#8230;until now.<\/p><p>Unagi, best known for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/electric-scooters\/reviews\/unagi-scooter-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the Model One<\/strong><\/a> with its beautiful finish, tactile refinement, and ultra-stylish command center, has released a new <a href=\"https:\/\/unagiscooters.com\/uk\/articles\/the-2021-comprehensive-guide-to-electric-scooter-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>electric scooter laws guide<\/strong><\/a> that breaks down everything you need to know.<\/p><p>To make it easy for you, we\u2019ve compiled a definitive list of the key takeaways, categorized into 3 groups:<\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm_arrowlist wpsm_pretty_list small_gap_list wpsm_pretty_hover\"><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#where-and-how-you-can-ride\"><strong>Where and how you can ride<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; sidewalks, streets, and maximum speeds<\/li><li><a href=\"#rider-regulations\"><strong>Rider regulations<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; (registrations, licenses, minimum ages, and helmet requirements)<\/li><li><a href=\"#laws-by-state\"><strong>Laws by U.S. state<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; (in alphabetical order)<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><br \/><a name=\"where-and-how-you-can-ride\"><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Where and How You Can Ride<\/span><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters.jpg\" alt=\"Where and How You Can Ride Electric Scooters\" width=\"820\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-767x445.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-2048x1189.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-258x150.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-100x58.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-603x350.jpg 603w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-788x457.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/where-and-how-you-can-ride-electric-scooters-599x348.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h3>Streets<\/h3><ul><li>Street riding is banned in 2 states (including Pennsylvania and Delaware)<\/li><li>In almost all cases, scooters are not allowed on streets that have a speed limit above 35 mph<\/li><\/ul><h3>Sidewalks<\/h3><ul><li>Sidewalk riding is banned in 10 states (including Connecticut, Wisconsin, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Speed Limits<\/h3><ul><li>Florida and Missouri requires electric scooters have a speed limit of 30 mph<\/li><li>Michigan and Oregon require electric scooters have a speed limit of 25 mph<\/li><li>The most common speed limit is 20 mph (includes 19 states &#8211; Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Utah, Washington, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Tennesse, Virginia, and Wisconsin)<\/li><li>New Jersey requires electric scooters have a speed limit of 19 mph<br \/>DC requires electric scooters have a speed limit of 10 mph<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a name=\"rider-regulations\"><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rider Regulations<\/span><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations.jpg\" alt=\"Rider Regulations\" width=\"820\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-1536x1234.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-2048x1646.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-187x150.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-436x350.jpg 436w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-788x633.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rider-regulations-600x482.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h3>Licenses and Registration<\/h3><ul><li>DMV registration is only required in North Carolina<\/li><li>9 states require driver\u2019s licenses to ride an electric scooter (including, Alabama, Alaska, California, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, and North Carolina)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Minimum Age<\/h3><ul><li>The most common minimum age for riding electric scooters is 16+<\/li><li>5 states require you to be 16+ to ride (including, Arkansas, DC, Florida, Nevada, and Ohio)<\/li><li>Utah requires you to be 15+ to ride<\/li><li>Virginia requires you to be 14+ to ride<\/li><li>Michigan and Minnesota require you to be 12+ to ride<\/li><\/ul><h3>Helmet Requirement<\/h3><ul><li>Michigan requires riders below the age of 19 to wear a helmet<\/li><li>Helmets are commonly required for those below the age of 18<\/li><li>6 states require riders below the age of 18 to wear helmets (including, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota)<\/li><li>Louisiana requires riders below the age of 17 to wear a helmet<\/li><li>Connecticut and Delaware require riders below the age of 16 to wear helmets<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a name=\"laws-by-state\"><\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Electric Scooter Laws by U.S. State<\/span><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Scooter Laws by State\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-767x431.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-623x350.jpg 623w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/electric-scooter-laws-by-state-599x337.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Alabama legalized electric scooters at the state-level in July 2019<\/li><li>In Birmingham, electric scooters are classified as motor vehicles and require registration tags and a motorcycle license<\/li><li>In Auburn and Tuscaloosa, scooters aren't street legal<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Alaska<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>No regulation directly addresses electric scooters<\/li><li>Electric scooters are classified as &#8220;motor-driven cycles&#8221;<\/li><li>As &#8220;motor-driven cycles&#8221;, their power must not exceed 750W<\/li><li>Riders aged between 14 and 15 need an M2 permit<\/li><li>Riders aged 16+ need either an M1 or M3 permit<\/li><li>M1 and M3 permits need to have been held for 6 months<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In April 2019, electric scooters were legalized (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/AZ\/text\/SB1398\/id\/1885569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SB 1398<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Electric scooters need to weigh less than 75 lbs<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>They do not require registration or insurance<\/li><li>They can be ridden on sidewalks<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Arkansas<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In July 2019, Arkansas passed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fayettevilleflyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Act1015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Electric Motorized Scooter Act<\/strong><\/a> which legalized and regulated electric scooters<\/li><li>They need to weigh less than 100 lbs<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>Despite the classification of a 20 mph top speed, they must not be ridden faster than 15 mph<\/li><li>All riders need to be 16+ years old<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>California<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In January 2019, California legalized and regulated electric scooters<\/li><li>All riders need a driver's license<\/li><li>Electric scooters do not need to be registered<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 15 mph<\/li><li>They can only be ridden on slow public roads (less than 25 mph speed limits)<\/li><li>All riders under 18 need to wear a helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Colorado<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters can be ridden on streets with speed limits of 30 mph or less<\/li><li>Can be ridden on sidewalks up to 6 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In 2019, Connecticut legalized electric scooters (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2019\/ACT\/pa\/pdf\/2019PA-00162-R00HB-07141-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7141<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>All riders under 16 need to wear a helmet<\/li><li>Scooters are not allowed on sidewalks<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are regulated the same as motorized skateboards<\/li><li>They are not allowed on public roads, streets, or sidewalks<\/li><li>All riders under 16 need to wear a helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>District of Columbia \/ Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In October 2020, electric scooter legislation was passed (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/code.dccouncil.us\/dc\/council\/code\/sections\/50-2201.02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>50\u20132201.02)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Electric scooters are classified as a \u201cpersonal mobility device\u201d and must weigh less than 60 lbs<\/li><li>Electric scooters are not classified as motor vehicles (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/code.dccouncil.us\/dc\/council\/code\/sections\/50-2201.04a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>50\u20132201.04a<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Riders do not need a license, registration, or insurance<\/li><li>Riders need to be 16+ years old<\/li><li>Helmets are not required<\/li><li>Riders cannot wear headphones<\/li><li>Scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks in the central business district.<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 10 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters were legalized statewide in 2019 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawfirmnewswire.com\/2019\/10\/new-florida-law-allows-electric-scooters-in-streets-and-bike-lanes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Riders must be 16+ years old<\/li><li>Riders don\u2019t need a driver's license<\/li><li>Scooters are permitted to operate in bike lanes<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 30 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>You can ride electric scooters on bike paths and lanes<\/li><li>You can ride electric scooters on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less<\/li><li>They must weigh less than 100 lbs<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Hawaii<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There\u2019s no regulation for electric scooters<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Idaho<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>The state of Idaho doesn\u2019t have legislation specifically addressing the use of electric scooters<\/li><li>Boise and the state of Idaho doesn't require helmets for electric scooters<\/li><li>In Boise, they are allowed on streets, sidewalks, and the Greenbelt<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In 2019, electric scooters were classified in their own vehicle category (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilga.gov\/legislation\/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1590&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=116077&SessionID=108&GA=101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HB1590<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Electric scooters have the same rules as bicycles<\/li><li>All riders under 17 need to have a driver's license<\/li><li>Scooters need to have front and rear lights to ride at night<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Indiana<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In July 2019, Indiana enacted new legislation where scooters must weigh less than 100 lbs and have a maximum speed of 20 mph<\/li><li>They can be ridden in the street and on bike paths<\/li><li>A license and insurance is not required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>The Iowa state senate introduced a bill in 2019. It has not yet been acted upon<\/li><li>The bill proposes that: electric scooters need to weigh less than 100 lbs, have 2 or 3 wheels, handlebars, a deck, and a maximum speed of 20 mph. They will be treated the same as bicycles, meaning you can ride on roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Kansas<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legalized at the state-level (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kslegresearch.org\/KLRD-web\/Publications\/Transportation\/Bike-Scooter-LawsSummary-2019-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They can\u2019t be ridden on sidewalks or highways<\/li><li>Helmets are not required<\/li><li>A driver\u2019s license is required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Kentucky<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In March 2019, electric scooters were legalized (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/kentucky-revised-statutes\/title-16-motor-vehicles\/chapter-189-traffic-regulations-vehicle-equipment-and-storage\/section-189289-operation-of-electric-low-speed-scooter-on-highway-bicycle-lane-or-bicycle-path\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ky. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 189.289<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Riders need to be 16+<\/li><li>Electric scooters can be operated on highways, bicycle lanes, and bicycle paths<\/li><li>Registration isn\u2019t required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Louisiana<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In 2019, electric scooters were legalized at the state-level (<a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/louisiana\/2011\/rs\/title32\/rs32-300-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LA Rev Stat \u00a7 32:300.1<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Electric scooters can be ridden on sidewalks, bicycle paths, and streets with a speed limit of less than 25 mph<\/li><li>Only one person must ride a scooter at a time<\/li><li>All riders under 17 need to wear a helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal at the state-level<\/li><li>Old laws used for mopeds were re-applied to electric scooters<\/li><li>Must not go faster than 20 mph and have a motor smaller than 750W<\/li><li>Must have a front white light, a red or amber rear light, and reflectors to ride at night<\/li><li>Tires need to be smaller than 10 inches<\/li><li>A driver\u2019s license is required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In 2019, stand-up electric scooters were classified as their own vehicle type (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/mgawebsite\/Legislation\/Details\/SB0770?ys=2019RS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SB770<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Electric scooters are classed as bicycles<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal at the state-level<\/li><li>They are classified in the same category as mopeds (<a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartI\/TitleXIV\/Chapter90\/Section1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Riders need to wear a helmet<\/li><li>A driver's license is required<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal (Bill No. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/documents\/2017-2018\/publicact\/pdf\/2018-PA-0394.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HB5643<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They are classified in the same category as electric skateboards<\/li><li>Motor size must not exceed 2,500W<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 25 mph<\/li><li>They can only be ridden by one person at a time<\/li><li>They can only be ridden on streets with a speed limit of less than 25 mph<\/li><li>Scooters cannot overtake traffic<\/li><li>A white front light visible from 500 feet away and a rear reflector visible from 600 feet away is required to ride at night<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Minnesota<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.org\/mn-minnesota\/other-types.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They are classified as vehicles that riders can stand or sit on, have handlebars, and are powered by an electric motor or internal combustion engine<\/li><li>The tires must be smaller than 12 inches<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 15 mph<\/li><li>Riders must be 12+ years old<\/li><li>Riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Mississippi<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Missouri<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal<\/li><li>They are regulated as &#8220;motorized bicycles&#8221;<\/li><li>They can be ridden in the street and on bike lanes<\/li><li>A driver's license is required<\/li><li>If a scooter goes faster than 30 mph, it will be regulated as a motorcycle<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Montana<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal (<a href=\"https:\/\/leg.mt.gov\/bills\/mca\/title_0610\/chapter_0080\/part_0060\/section_0020\/0610-0080-0060-0020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They are regulated as &#8220;motorized bicycles&#8221;<\/li><li>Adult riders cannot ride on the sidewalk<\/li><li>Riders are required to obey traffic controls<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Nebraska<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Scooters do not need to be registered<\/li><li>Riders are required to obey traffic controls<\/li><li>Riding on the sidewalk is banned<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are legal (AB485)<\/li><li>They must not exceed 100 lbs<\/li><li>They must go slower than 20 mph<\/li><li>Riders need to be 16+<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In May 2019, New Jersey legalized electric scooters (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/new-jersey-statutes\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/chapter-394-application-of-chapter\/section-394-1416-operation-of-low-speed-electric-bicycle-or-scooter#:~:text=Download-,Section%2039%3A4%2D14.16%20%2D%20Operation%20of%20low%2Dspeed,scooter%2C%20as%20defined%20in%20R.S.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>N.J. Stat. \u00a7 39:4-14.16<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 19 mph<\/li><li>Riders are required to obey the same rules as bicycles<\/li><li>Scooters can only be ridden on sidewalks if stated by the city or municipality<\/li><li>A driver\u2019s license is not required<\/li><li>Insurance and registration is not required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>New Mexico<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>New York<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In August 2020, electric scooters were legalized (<a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/registration\/electric-scooters-and-bicycles-and-other-unregistered-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Riders need to be 16+<\/li><li>Riders under 18 are required to wear helmets<\/li><li>They can not be ridden on sidewalks<\/li><li>They can be ridden on streets that have a speed limit of less than 30 mph<\/li><li>Jurisdiction by individual cities and local municipalities and overwrite the state-level laws<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are classified as vehicles<\/li><li>They must be registered with the DMV<\/li><li>A valid driver\u2019s license is required<\/li><li>They can be ridden on streets that have a speed limit of less than 25 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>North Dakota<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no laws specifically regulating electric scooters<\/li><li>They are classified as mopeds<\/li><li>They must not be ridden on sidewalks<\/li><li>They must not be ridden on bike paths<\/li><li>Electric scooters are required to have brakes, a headlight, and a taillight<\/li><li>Riders under 18 must wear a motorcycle helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In January 2021, electric scooters were legalized (Bill No. H.B. 295)<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>They need to be lighter than 100 lbs<\/li><li>A drivers license is not required<\/li><li>Registration is not required<\/li><li>They can be ridden on public roads<\/li><li>They need to have front and rear lights for riding at night<\/li><li>Riders need to be 16+<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Oregon<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no specific electric scooter laws<\/li><li>Electric scooters are regulated as mopeds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlaws.org\/ors\/801.348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 801.348<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>In Portland, they cannot be ridden sidewalks, riders need to be 16+, and the maximum speed must not exceed 15 mph<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Electric scooters are prohibited on public roads<\/li><li>In 2019, electric scooter usage guidelines were introduced but have not yet been acted upon (Bill No. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.state.pa.us\/cfdocs\/billInfo\/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>631<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><li>Providence requires a valid driver's license or municipal ID<\/li><li>Scooters can be ridden on sidewalks and streets<\/li><li>Riders are required to obey traffic controls<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>South Carolina<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>Jurisdiction is determined by individual cities and local municipalities<\/li><li>In 2018 and 2019, Charleston and Columbia banned electric scooters<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>South Dakota<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws specifically regulating electric scooters<\/li><li>Electric scooters are classified as mopeds &#8211; they are required to have mirrors, lights, and brakes, while riders need a license, insurance, and DMV registration<\/li><li>Riders are required to wear eye protection<\/li><li>Riders under 18 need to wear a helmet<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Tennessee<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In July 2019, Tennessee legalized electric scooters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/dam\/tn\/attorneygeneral\/documents\/ops\/2014\/op14-013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tenn. Code \u00a7 55-8- 302<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They are classified in the same group as e-bikes<\/li><li>They must weigh less than 100 lbs<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>Scooters are required to have brakes, as well as front and rear lights or reflectors<\/li><li>They are prohibited from sidewalks<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws specifically regulating electric scooters<\/li><li>Electric scooters are regulated as mopeds (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/TN\/htm\/TN.551.htm#:~:text=(a)%20A%20person%20operating%20a%20bicycle%20shall%20ride%20only%20on,designed%20or%20equipped%20to%20carry.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Texas Transp. Code \u00a7 551.351<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They must not be ridden on roads with a speed limit greater than 35 mph<\/li><li>The motor\/s must not exceed 750W<\/li><li>A driver\u2019s license is not required<\/li><li>Registration is not required<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Utah<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In May 2019, electric scooters were legalized<\/li><li>Electric scooters are regulated in the same way as bicycles<\/li><li>A driver\u2019s license is not required<\/li><li>Registration is not required<\/li><li>Scooters can be ridden on roads that have a speed limit of less than 25 mph<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 15 mph<\/li><li>Riders under 15 years of age need to be supervised by a parent or guardian<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Vermont<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws<\/li><li>On the city level, they can be ridden on roads but not sidewalks<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Virginia<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In July 2020, electric scooters were legalized (<a href=\"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/title46.2\/chapter8\/section46.2-908.1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a7 46.2-908<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>They must weigh less than 100 lbs<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>Riders must be 14+<\/li><li>They cannot be ridden on highways<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Washington<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In May 2019, electric scooters were legalized (<a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/rcw\/default.aspx?cite=46.20.500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Washington Rev. Code \u00a7 46.20.500<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 15 mph<\/li><li>Reflectors are required while riding at night<\/li><li>Riders under 16 years of age cannot ride unless local jurisdiction allows it<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>West Virginia<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>West Virginia does not have any laws regarding electric scooters<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>In July 2019, electric scooters were legalized (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/2019\/related\/acts\/11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Act 11<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li><li>Maximum speed must not exceed 20 mph<\/li><li>They need to be lighter than 100 lbs<\/li><li>Scooters are prohibited from sidewalks<\/li><li>Riders need to obey the same rules as bicycles<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"wpsm-accordion mb30\" data-accordion=\"no\"><div class=\"wpsm-accordion-item close\"><h3 class=\"wpsm-accordion-trigger\"><strong>Wyoming<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\"><\/p><ul><li>There are no state-level laws specifically regulating electric scooters<\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAre electric scooters legal?\u201d Well..it depends. 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