{"id":43884,"date":"2024-09-29T15:38:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T07:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/?p=43884"},"modified":"2024-09-29T15:38:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T07:38:37","slug":"electric-scooter-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-page-id=\"E4iPdwIDNoTGJnxE0kec8vYqnc6\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a604af2359f4\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a604af2359f4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Cost\" title=\"Cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Range\" title=\"Range\">Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Battery\" title=\"Battery\">Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Motor_Power\" title=\"Motor Power\">Motor Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Top_Speed\" title=\"Top Speed\">Top Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Brakes\" title=\"Brakes\">Brakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Suspension\" title=\"Suspension\">Suspension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Tires\" title=\"Tires\">Tires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Weight_Portability\" title=\"Weight &amp; Portability\">Weight &amp; Portability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Rider_Weight\" title=\"Rider Weight\">Rider Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Deck\" title=\"Deck\">Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Lighting\" title=\"Lighting\">Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#IP_Rating\" title=\"IP Rating\">IP Rating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-buying-guide\/#Warranty_Customer_Support\" title=\"Warranty &amp; Customer Support\">Warranty &amp; Customer Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\" old-record-id-TYHndQb5ToeYhaxrcDecd8lOn5g\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span>Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/category\/Electric-Scooters-2080\/c-1343-v-4206-1-40-3-0-0-0-grid-0-ALL-b-1368.html\">Select Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Set the minimum and maximum price limits to a budget range that suits your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Range\"><\/span>Range<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Calculate the number of miles you will need to travel for your daily commute (round trip) and look for a scooter with a few miles more than that as a buffer.<\/p>\n<div data-page-id=\"E4iPdwIDNoTGJnxE0kec8vYqnc6\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div class=\" old-record-id-VRQLdZUJoojFDMx33ckc6QGUnFf\" data-type=\"sheet\">\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"103\" \/>\n<col width=\"105\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>MPH<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>KM\/H<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"5\">5<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"8\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"6\">6<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"10\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"7\">7<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"11\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"8\">8<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"13\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"9\">9<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"14\">14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"10\">10<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"16\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"11\">11<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"18\">18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"12\">12<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"19\">19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"13\">13<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"21\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"14\">14<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"22.5\">22.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"15\">15<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"24\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"16\">16<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"26\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"17\">17<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"27\">27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"18\">18<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"29\">29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"19\">19<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"30.5\">30.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"20\">20<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"32\">32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"21\">21<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"34\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"22\">22<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"35\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"23\">23<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"37\">37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"24\">24<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"39\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"25\">25<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"40\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"26\">26<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"42\">42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"27\">27<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"43\">43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"28\">28<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"45\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"29\">29<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"47\">47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"30\">30<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"48\">48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"31\">31<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"50\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"32\">32<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"51\">51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"33\">33<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"53\">53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"34\">34<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"55\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"35\">35<\/td>\n<td data-sheet-value=\"56\">56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery\"><\/span>Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The higher the battery capacity, the greater the range.<\/p>\n<p>But battery capacity (and scooter range) decreases over time.<\/p>\n<p>Most batteries will last at least 300 to 500 charge cycles, and the best batteries can withstand up to 1,000 charge cycles before they start to degrade.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motor_Power\"><\/span>Motor Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A 250W motor is more than adequate for flat surfaces and very small hills. If you live in an area with steeper hills, consider a 350 or 500 watt motor.<\/p>\n<div data-page-id=\"E4iPdwIDNoTGJnxE0kec8vYqnc6\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<h3 class=\" old-record-id-X19Dd75xMoC43axnFvdcZGwUn8b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Speed\"><\/span><strong>Top Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-page-id=\"E4iPdwIDNoTGJnxE0kec8vYqnc6\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"128;318;603;175;207\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"128\" \/>\n<col width=\"318\" \/>\n<col width=\"603\" \/>\n<col width=\"175\" \/>\n<col width=\"207\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gx5UdDhYooUaPvxJufPcX4SSnMf\">State<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K4kzdf5vIofy8HxD63PcaBazngd\">Riding rage<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HsHsdmDmfo2TXXxLDmwcl59pn3b\">Regulations<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LV5PdJhhtoYSkwx76MXcCxmgnzc\">Age<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WKxEdnxOZoKYn8xx9tjcdgJFnMb\">Protective gear<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PHr0dl5CcoeBn0xajftc6dgJnxe\"><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B9PAdiwido89Dwxqu5acKWaGnMe\">It is legal to ride electric scooters on roadways with a speed limit of 35 km\/h or less.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Oagfdv97Yo9KUdxnCkEcRUOunee\">Whether they can be ridden on sidewalks is still under discussion.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z5oJd1Ny9o9dqtxWJG8cEDzPnjg\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IEFBdoA0NoBCtOxcioLc3ASons1\">Currently, e-scooter riders are required to follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicle drivers, including stopping at traffic lights, driving directions in lanes, etc.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UvzJdv0xJoNXy4xZBJvcIpAtn8e\">Since the law only allows e-scooters to be driven on roads with a speed limit of 35 km\/h or less, it means that they cannot be used on highways.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DicsdUrvdoWb9mxAwGocX6YCnke\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DBJedyKbIoTdvMx6bWYcO4b9nxh\">Although there is no law requiring the wearing of protective gear (such as helmets) and electric scooter rental companies only recommend the wearing of helmets, judging by the injuries caused by past accidents involving riding electric scooters, wearing a helmet is still very important for riding.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S4Red3E2mocQs1x525gcNgfzn0f\"><strong>California<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pe3XdjJwNoQsI1xvH5LcNQftn6f\">California law requires that electric scooters can only be used in bike lanes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IpjRd7GELoD2KDxRG2wcHmi1npc\">The maximum speed limit is 15 mph everywhere, which is one of the few states in North America that has such a high speed limit. Speeding can result in a $250 ticket.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NnB7d8nIRo6LyoxARPGcc3gWnId\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XiL3dMSgIoFrXyx3upUcJtgynXg\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>The scooter must be equipped with a headlight that can provide lighting within 300 feet of the front and side. The front light can be replaced by a searchlight worn by the rider.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UjWgdDCfhoLIbSxRJkEcqxiinme\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>A red reflector must be installed on the rear side to ensure visibility within 500 feet.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZHO5dqduDoS0eFxOhqachdiknDf\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Yellow or white reflectors with a visibility of 200 feet must be affixed to the front and rear sides of the vehicle. The rear reflector can be replaced by a reflector worn by the rider.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SNErdGFHuo8FJ3xYnHncGW7gnkf\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Brakes must be installed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EsiudPw0Corny1xcyXocfPu6nxc\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Stop at the rear of the intersection on the right curb.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hc7ldXveIoa0CFxsXbQcS1UanSb\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Must walk across the road.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IDWkdC78eoYlRFxNxnYc7Ml5nlb\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Do not drive an electric scooter while taking certain drugs or alcohol. Drunk driving may result in DUI fees, i.e. &#8220;driving under the influence&#8221; fees and a $350 ticket.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TpEHdksbOoC9vnxbKtNc16oBnOe\">You must be over 16 and hold a valid motor vehicle license to ride an electric scooter on the road, otherwise you may face a $200 fine.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X144d8AyzooVy6xA7YUcBE6YnQe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ASbOdh7CyouzA5xzL5Lcaxe9njd\">Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SGl3dhq5god2F3x06DwcvD9nnCg\"><strong>New York<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YDp9dahjdoKVpjxef4Qc4BDPnte\">You can drive on motor vehicle lanes and bicycle lanes with a speed limit of no more than 30 miles per hour, but you are prohibited from driving on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P5rIdMidToOUq2xDskzciVEEn5f\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Different cities can decide how to regulate electric scooters;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QFSodxFbmo5btCxpJZxcJP0anJf\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Shared scooter companies are not allowed to operate in Manhattan or densely populated boroughs;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TM74d9fENo7BWLxvr8gcYrivnPr\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>It is legal to own your own electric scooter in New York;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OhAYdCSoRod8mPxzER4cW37rnQe\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Electric scooters must weigh less than 100 pounds;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NMz0dPsaKoh4lBxGy3LcUEenn3f\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>It is prohibited to ride an electric scooter while intoxicated;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Di3Cd1XD2o9zshxFR7lcedpRn7f\">16+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZgAZdvCxJo4mM0x9tcDcqkcwnEg\">All riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XGUIdq1mloNxuaxx9DVcL6iinue\"><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AzYHdEufgoBMsfxGO3Lcuh0Tngc\">Electric scooters can be driven on public roads.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QBU9dc228oh4qkxL5HnciM8In4c\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yvq2dDkx5otGWMxxfiQcFoEqnGN\">Ride on the right side of the road whenever possible.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Md6adny3DoA34bxktPXcNO2DnTg\">Do not ride more than 2 people abreast.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ki9nd5o8coDcjwxdbtMcUjLpnVc\">When required by local ordinance, use designated paths.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IuIbdEvkcoeojIxGFLhclWL5nAd\">Do not ride between lanes of traffic. (MCL 257.660(1), (2), (3), and (4))<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DQIDdXCRAoZ9IMxNrcecCZKsn1d\">Unusually, you can ride on the sidewalk, but you must &#8220;give way to pedestrians&#8221; and you must &#8220;give an audible signal before passing and passing pedestrians.&#8221; (MCL 257.660(5)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NL7qdzZdKo4drTxL4BAc1QmDnzb\">If you ride on a roadway between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, you must have a white front light that is visible at a distance of at least 500 feet and red reflectors or a red rear light that is visible at a distance of 500 feet&#8230;&#8221; (MCL 257.662(1))<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QwXjd8UTYobzBPxpgPDcvdPdnVf\">Children under 12 may not ride an electric scooter or electric skateboard \u201con a public highway or street.\u201d (MCL 257.658(9))<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VGj4d8Ez5oRE5hxldQmc53oonfd\">Only scooter or electric scooter riders who are under 19 years of age are required to \u201cwear a helmet.\u201d (MCL 257.658(4))<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WBw0dLN2NoXigmxOK8UcuVGsnYg\"><strong>Indiana and Illinois<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P1jKdFdY8oxkrOxurKlc1kzYncd\">E-scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks, cultural trails, or any greenway.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P05UdBBwpoB0pExkFwGcAu4ynAb\">E-scooters must be ridden on the street, following all normal traffic laws.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PgSwdvFkzo2BxHxTB23cPCSfnFh\">You can ride on bike lanes;<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yok9dHMLgonaP6xCRRxcqDFenRc\">You cannot ride against the flow on one-way streets<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M9Gtd46r8ovUaKxqEXKcmwPBnpf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CyC8da9w6oQ5RXx6n93cSGPlnGf\">Helmets are recommended but not yet mandatory<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C5ktdfVb0o4vbDxk3lfcjOM7nRg\"><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DuvBd6GhEoYGCBx9I6Bc1e7Nn0f\">No restrictions, no licenses, insurance or registration required.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TnfZdebe1opZruxX3UdcO9xkntb\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Df6Cd0Fogo6fi6x53NZcldxznPI\">It must have handlebars<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QbB7d63YCofhhex0sGsciBN5nnb\">The scooter must not weigh more than 34 kg (75 lbs)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L60FdFkd8o647VxbtK2cHxlFnMg\">It must not be ridden faster than 32 km\/h (20 mph)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SMe4dgXTKozFBaxVxS6cDx5anvh\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UC47duii5oEI0lxYViTcdCwWnje\">Riders under 18 must wear a helmet<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ukt0dvRg6oYoeKxwlohct04tnnd\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GX6OdPJ3ao3PgexVGPFcb1cCnQi\"><strong>District of Columbia\/Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L4E8dSwmmoDBLExEBPZc6l7sn3e\">Riders are not allowed to wear headphones.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MEfedGGk6og4igxZxOXckRtznth\">The speed limit is 10 miles per hour,<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A8vvd5oQromz6SxB3DOcIrLtnMc\">Riders are not allowed on sidewalks in the central business district,<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FX2ed3tc2oDZL3x56VocX8kPnhb\">and they are not allowed to wear headphones<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q8q9dp9i1o7RDcxMhihc6D4Gnbb\">16+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RsqzdP45yoJy38x9zI4crNlsn7c\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LHTVdPVcHoW1Qvx2o2AcCN8pnCO\"><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FtJUd5Wteo3vGax1JoJc6fhJnSe\">Scooters are legal, but the specific laws are determined by local municipalities. The permissibility of scooter-sharing programs depends on the city.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IlYPdRhjFozxSQx4vuScjBv3nco\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KoU5du6q8obOY2x8qZ5c8QIvnfY\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TS6Bd9ZdooTyn0xTPROcODEpnGe\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KjKQd0PjeolFIJx3vIvc3TZWnHb\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YQ87dLQLToyQR4x5JrocwmvKnxd\"><strong>Alaska<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AC7KdGxPVooXfwxk9AZcw6SHnfe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ngkud1ceVonnNpxNXikcvsNHnpd\">E-scooters are classified as &#8220;motor-powered bicycles&#8221; and are subject to similar regulations as motorcycles, including licensing and power limits.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KXhvdA5A3o3EvsxUlDmcWnnwnmb\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N0KTd3mqLo2xuDxWH9zc6NgGndh\">Not specified<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MhDldnSzQoCzKmxrqYUcAElunLe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GiwmdaYVuosNwnxkROSclypnnZf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JcqTdNpixo3I4dxlKjWca7kenhf\"><strong>Arkansas<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SeAnds3iYoyWmixcOnscDCvSn6g\">Scooters are legal on the road, but there are certain age and speed limits. Regulations for shared scooters are set by local municipalities.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DTEEdbGyMo2mo4xqTE3cASWBndd\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EawAdnZSmoEHifxrqSCcTtnyn0g\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LJyjdsf4Xo2h2VxqRB2c0Wu0nWc\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NFUDdN7bAo0oVExdmsRcOKxLnbb\"><strong>Colorado<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P5cad8eQhoeossxRJiacsSIynLd\">Can be used on streets with a speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in some cases on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FiTad2F0VoseBOxyW4YcsLONnSh\">Speed must not exceed 30 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YWyydfhkboOEeTxmqbjcpThWn3e\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UdcGdTlX3oiI9pxUNLTcNWchnSh\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O8YkdOUf6oDHrnxTq7xcBynznbK\"><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LkMbdEWn8o1ZxBxuEI2c7Oqknid\">Electric scooters are allowed on public roads, but not on highways. Riders must obey traffic rules, including yielding to pedestrians and obeying traffic signals.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CXTodvUHfo03amxv3goclHgDnbg\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AVlXd7bMroxIFWxzs6BccGZznUN\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Nva5dt96Eo7gnnx3PA9cRdEznEh\">Riders under 16 must wear a helmet<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UvBGdP6qYoDj0exMMo1c5mgEnWe\"><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LMEFdXKo2oJJohxsGRncbQiQnAb\">Driving on streets, highways or sidewalks is not permitted.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FiZVdsAqeok1rJxQTMmciJIinBh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HvQhd6xdvoTIpkxPIItcnMHFnkf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I48udfmBgoPKlDxP8r5cCElYnig\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JRTEdqvi9ooBRTxzY1JcvwGwnmf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PWrndkhAto2yUWxPsq2criqpnZe\"><strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AdffdDwtPoRbdPx69g6cJr0Kn9c\">Scooters are classified as &#8220;personal mobility devices&#8221; and have age and sidewalk restrictions.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UdDXduJA8otaP1xB1rgcnQi2nzb\">Shared scooter riders under 18 are required to wear helmets, and the speed limit is 10 mph.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fw6GdulJ5oNYfGxpQIDcZzWJnTh\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U9RtdW2OIoNzCgxopA1cCGV1nRb\">Shared scooter riders under 18 are required to wear helmets and the speed limit is 10 mph.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XDKVd3pd0oiB15x95DSc4QjSnXe\">Shared scooter riders under 18 are required to wear helmets<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UWe7dL66co19WzxmtFqcejXlnzb\"><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RnuvdEtqooHVetxjGwXcJ8WznUd\">Scooters are legal throughout the state, with similar age limits and rules as bicycles.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RqVNdGD8Yoo58yxFypLcvhc3nld\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LbzPdnoOvoeEcgx1UijcBGExnJf\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VsBHdY8cVoTt9ZxTjSvcBEQsn4g\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AUVtdNmIloKpCfxcGQDcbWq5n3b\"><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WA5mdK8QRo0lqDxcz3OcWFeWnJ8\">E-scooter laws place limits on weight, speed and location, with other regulations set by local municipalities.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J4ZpdzTF4obxtyxSCq3clMnynxF\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CcHQdA0cRoBJFpxwgJocn5IXnnw\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MTc6dNxzuoSorgxCJgWcghj8n4e\">16+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XeJ1dGAjZoZRjWxeUNRcwWnPnQe\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UFkddN5NKo9KwbxkcomczEignyx\"><strong>Hawaii<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XZQtdRZbfoBF5BxHS52cXDoEnUd\">E-scooters are considered motor vehicles and must obey traffic rules and be driven on roads.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QOpmdGz6hoqKqbxyB2icDk0WnPf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UlYJdKHGYo67n5xvEwnc4ewbnXd\">Speeds must not exceed 25 miles per hour, and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks, only roads.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BmD1doF8MomOYcx5CuycTU6tnbb\">15+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BZWhdP1B4oWlAzx1TKEcMzdmnrd\">Riders must wear helmets<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QfCbdvqlpoy2WdxOSyTcMmk7nIt\"><strong>Idaho<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DTT7dxYDTohTodxsAQ6cD5D9nDe\">Scooter laws are still being developed, and local governments are regulating their use.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KHLEdfppNo0drGxs96ic9Ul0nD3\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FpradZPd3o3AZkx4Jt0cPIKindc\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ta6udziTxosIC5xDTsVcBd87nGg\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ONuvdpT5zo8BfaxmzVrc5LPXnvg\"><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IHYNdZGgdovzGMx1pSScme72nwT\">May be used on streets, sidewalks and bike paths where the speed limit is 35 mph or less.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zgb9dBPz4o8Jf4xyuYXc8HKonhh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BhfbdufBqobaByxiSMAcay9Qnkh\">14+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S2NPdIoezoldqdxeSr4cqlUJnrd\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XwNjd8BsmoB2V8xvylPcME0LnGf\"><strong>Kansas<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JV62d7RdoorM3Cx2PzRcdQc8nbh\">They are allowed on the road but are not allowed on highways or sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T4slddwuXoZCYDxEd2kcSehxnFd\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Bm8fdrWNUoLX4yxRejBcRzaqnkg\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CiEZdvUzzoZTAvxqRE3ch6VSnff\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NUUzd5V5LoEFo9xxJJxc6heVn5f\"><strong>Kentucky<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PuIUdp9XBo0ot5xSC3BcMTqEnKt\">Scooters are treated similarly to bicycles, with age, lighting and location restrictions, but no registration, licensing or insurance requirements.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IOFwd8JtcoFdjBxogzdcYYegnch\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AF2AdsSz5oNzqwxrjO9c5YVUnre\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QB93d9ogEo2M8kxV83RcgFlBnTd\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XRS7dSt2joSSwuxD602cKiO4nuX\"><strong>Louisiana<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Wl4rdpkv0oURiexeur4c5QoinFf\">Scooter riders need a valid driver&#8217;s license and must adhere to age, helmet and location restrictions.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DkixdtRUaoykeQx2HqAcD7aVnAb\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W1v0d3BdVowIGFxJC69cAOJEnkg\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TZK2dbRceo9RVhx0b9Nc44Y9nQm\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XWhTd2Aq2oPt1LxCLXjctSornbf\"><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JW8Ad6zOxoeTUbxdYFwcZdGvnuf\">Scooters are road legal with regard to speed, lighting, wheel size, engine power and licensing restrictions.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZH0IdKTpmohI4PxNNEIc4OXfndh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZhVGdQsG1oJ5hZxoyb4c5zMLnkb\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XFW2di5oeokAz1xsEPkcFJqNnIb\">Not specified<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TTi8dg2F6o453fxPrB0cH2XGncO\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G2y2dLmFio05q9xIUOrcBLAPneq\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C4tPd153zoCXRNxDtauccN7Dnke\"><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YHh1duKCOo034LxU3MGclACunxe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DP70dTzxVoQ8dBxWil4cJjX4nxe\">Scooters are legal on the road and subject to similar laws as bicycles.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mq2adF8HtoBunexQ9B9cN7StnWb\">Speed must not exceed 20 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EYLfdJg5WoYfRoxNWRacl5fon1g\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YLcOdMo0coGuiTxikVacYiKjnjb\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EZdAd2atHoZtQbxwF8acxCBYn1f\"><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DvvWdYeHyovAxpx80Y0caKFjnsd\">Scooter riders must yield to pedestrians, wear helmets and follow sound signal rules. Licensing and speed limits apply.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HlhAdy4f5oG1M1xmHHFcOh8FnQc\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M5mcdRTiRoDAk0xJfKgcTxEVnwb\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XiRgdYmbdoFMl8x9W1zcXXvNnPg\">Riders must wear helmets<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ExjgdBEPYofI8MxA46ccNiZmngd\"><strong>Mississippi<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E2VidgaCDo9xuBxN0aycI9Mlnne\">Scooter laws in Mississippi are largely unformed, with regulations left up to local municipalities.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HPcBdvJ4OoB4BdxdaRjcMxTmntf\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Juc2d4WNDolsM9xnsiUcQwxPn1e\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ENNgd8WDzoJXoVxrqaCcpekynMd\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UXIXdZ1BpoGCecxnmT7cufP9nsg\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TsnDd9dOxodZnkxLOoBcumXunMg\"><strong>Missouri<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VgiNdsFW4oGGuPxGnObcZMTlnyb\">E-scooters are road legal and, like e-bikes, can be used in bike lanes.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F2pUdS0LcoE0TBx1JSBcWbegnyg\">Speed must not exceed 30 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KC8GdXaU6oRuWkxRZVacYVv2n0c\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EyWodPWXFosi0Ux5cFpcZrI5nde\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SgVUdJ3jioqH58xYuMOc0yGQn8g\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TGg9dQXFXo9CfDxiZRlci5T1nWf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SjiBd53T0oGodQx87L0c6ogsnPh\"><strong>Montana<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NikQdbxlVobAIIxqVpPcDuEpnHh\">Treat e-scooters as e-bikes and follow e-bike regulations.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ORJRdxyLBoG1WvxnwWIcekc9n8E\">Speeds must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S1D8dmqOeog228x9E0bcD7XKnWo\">They are allowed on streets and bike lanes, but not on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YrYFdb1zJoM71pxJBCHcCn8Bn4g\">Riders must yield to pedestrians and follow traffic lights.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DB0KdJuIvofWZlxOVaMcGuB0nNf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RHs9d6co6oIr3gxDwEbcijqInZA\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WFWPdrHLEo2Zv3xs0AjcmaXDnAf\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zr58dlFz3oS1QYx763fc1r2Dnlb\"><strong>Nebraska<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W5sjd1HeSoyKkhxa8JhcNalynle\">E-scooter use is mostly unregulated across the state and does not require registration.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CFukdhEcIod7uoxad8ccCwffn7e\">Speeds may not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vk1odeGEgoz7lCxPC5icVsDMnpY\">Cyclists should still obey traffic laws and avoid riding on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FLK9dPP4ZoDyHwxa7macT963nCd\">14+, a motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license is required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AP87dCWjSo7LyQxjdSKcEJnengd\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZRYpdb3uFo1Bp3xObBucRj2Insd\"><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RuGNdjBEXoa3DGxgTIOcGlG2n3G\">E-scooters are allowed on public roads but must weigh no more than 100 pounds.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ROaGdntWwoCgejxN1Dhcue1xn6e\">Speed must not exceed 20 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZfiGdLdsEoR7yixbZ4lc1pranDf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zxstdqw3hoBAoMxtnXoc1SBrnxc\">16+<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HMLRdUY0ko5TBJxTKTqcLjAgnIg\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ROGfdLAVroVP9xxZF4UcQ8vvnQd\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TBm4dArHKo3HofxI5FKcknvmnhg\"><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D1f8dzXadoRdy2xVSlfc8K3gnog\">Statewide regulations for e-scooters are lacking, but cities like Nashua and Portsmouth have laws governing shared scooters.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IEGEdWZJJojDgAxiqUIcg2O3nqh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YFcWdkJSVoh3GxxsQYVc0ak1nEc\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VWkhdvdMpoo8oMxVhjUclaninph\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XhC1d9bSFozmM8xE2qtchOfAnlg\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QL4KdhY5IoRBpuxe7nPcevuTnqd\"><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WKi8d7TQLox9R5xULqmcfZR3nFh\">E-scooters are classified as &#8220;low-speed electric scooters,&#8221; and regulations for riding them on trails and sidewalks vary by city. No driver&#8217;s license, insurance or vehicle registration is required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B9zGdL6xNo7sWexouLxcr55Pnef\">Speed must not exceed 19 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HjKpdHvLJonFSVxtuAJcaHq1njf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UvpPdeZHJo5PTrxGBlecLxXpnig\">16+, need to obtain a motor vehicle driving license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P8N1dKTBwoEMUbxjxR9c4AJbnDe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RGBgdEDMCoTJlrxqSJAcVvYRn2f\"><strong>New Mexico<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ODJ7d7XxKoH4sXxWObdct5unn7c\">Regulation of e-scooters is the responsibility of local municipalities, with a bill being considered for statewide governance.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DhEGd71oZoRWq6xkEuWc7hPpnEd\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F3VtdhF4AoRM7ix49HDc5zF2nAc\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y8eLd5Zs4oHmIUxBM7BcwmNgnHg\">Not specified<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KCctdcVLIoFhYjxV3lQcIDR4nVh\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B8FUdNzwVokO8vxuBEOcpBnPnxb\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lan5drlY9o7houx7rYmccuBMnye\"><strong>North Carolina<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yclld1BmOo1lnYxeNGLcE8sJn9c\">Electric scooters require registration with the DMV and a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EtJGdVbuToNlK9xZzAFcq9pEn9M\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-URdDd6sb7oVT3Sx65uQcSB3bnjg\">Scooters cannot be driven on roads with a speed limit exceeding 25 miles per hour.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fob9druJDotxJLxfvz8cKNNDnKf\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ALDId3LqJocqZ5x5DbXc6hBfnfe\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AXgRdoib1oGxXYxacGScCASenTf\"><strong>North Dakota<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UpjJdHnBpoBhPkxrThJcU7WlnSY\">While not specifically regulated statewide, e-scooters in North Dakota are subject to existing moped legislation.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zn8odjlNAoyCbNxTPXccAiBznRh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LBXUdTVY8olvlyxUNuzcHkTan7c\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FOGfdGczfoZgsVxmOnzcSHoInFb\">Not specified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KdthdJwm0o4foOxxNkBcKcSKncf\">Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UcfrdGJNZo6zzRxAvdzcnJzgnbd\"><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LY4QdUmEnop800xrRiKcRaYHnbd\">Electric scooters are classified as &#8220;low-speed 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Currently, regulation is the responsibility of individual cities.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SHJSdQHSwozjz4xjqaacCXLongh\">Speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EKAndkxBuoLB9hxBc70c0bH2n0g\">16+, need to obtain DL\/Permit motor vehicle driver&#8217;s license.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K4VcdEDdDo3FPxxNHCvc5TQcnYb\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brakes\"><\/span>Brakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A quality braking system is essential to maintaining safety and control while riding an electric scooter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/09\/electric-scooter-braking-system-types\/\"><strong>Electric Scooter Braking System Types<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suspension\"><\/span>Suspension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The suspension smooths out bumps and dips in the road, improving ride comfort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/how-to-choose-the-right-electric-scooter-suspension-for-you\/\">How to Choose the Right Electric Scooter Suspension for You?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tires\"><\/span>Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally speaking, larger wheels are more stable and can get over obstacles. If portability is your primary concern, smaller wheels should be chosen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Portability\"><\/span>Weight &amp; Portability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is recommended that the weight of the scooter should not exceed 30% of your body weight so that you can maneuver it easily and comfortably.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rider_Weight\"><\/span>Rider Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most electric scooters can handle 220 pounds, but riders over that weight should focus on finding a scooter with 500W or more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deck\"><\/span>Deck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pedals of an electric scooter play an important role in the overall riding experience. When choosing a pedal, it is important to consider the size, shape, material, and construction of the pedal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lighting\"><\/span>Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The standard white high-mounted headlights and red taillights, bow lights and deck lights certainly do the job.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/is-it-safe-to-ride-an-electric-scooter-at-night\/\">Is it Safe to Ride an Electric Scooter at Night?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IP_Rating\"><\/span>IP Rating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on buying an electric scooter that\u2019s suitable for all weather conditions, it pays to familiarize yourself with IP ratings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/rainy-day-riding-guide\/\">Rainy Day Riding Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warranty_Customer_Support\"><\/span>Warranty &amp; Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The warranty will be your lifeline if anything goes wrong later. 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