Electric scooter laws by state and city
This page covers electric scooter laws for 6 states and 2 cities. Each summary comes from the statute or the official city page. The lookup compares a scooter's listed top speed and weight with the numbers in each legal definition.
States and cities covered
- California: The definition sets no top speed, motor power or scooter weight. The riding speed limit is 15 mph.
- Florida: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 20 mph.
- Minnesota: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 15 mph. Wheels must be 12 inches or smaller. The riding speed limit is 15 mph.
- New York State: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 20 mph. The scooter must weigh less than 100 lb.
- Oregon: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 24 mph. An electric motor may be no more than 1,000 watts. The riding speed limit is 15 mph.
- Washington: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 20 mph.
- New York City: The definition covers scooters with a top speed of no more than 20 mph. The scooter must weigh less than 100 lb. The riding speed limit is 15 mph.
- Sacramento, CA: The definition sets no top speed, motor power or scooter weight. The riding speed limit is 15 mph.
Other states and cities are not included.
These pages summarize published rules and are not legal advice. The official text at each linked source governs.