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\nIt is legal to drive an electric scooter on a carriageway with a speed limit of 35 km\/h or less.<\/div>\n Whether they can be driven on sidewalks is still under discussion.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nCurrently, riders of electric scooters are required to follow the same traffic laws as motorists, including stopping at traffic lights, direction of travel in lanes, and more.<\/div>\n Since the law only allows electric scooters to be driven on roads with a speed limit lower than 35 km\/h, it cannot be used on highways.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nAlthough the law that requires the wearing of protective gear (such as helmets) has not yet been introduced, electric scooter rental companies for the helmet is only an initiative to wear, but in terms of past injuries caused by accidents due to riding an electric scooter, wearing a helmet is still very important for riding.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nCalifornia<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nCalifornia law states that electric scooters can only be driven in bike lanes.<\/div>\n The maximum speed limit, wherever it is, is 15 mph, one of the few such demanding speed limits in many North American states, and exceeding the speed limit can result in a $250 ticket.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n1. the scooter must be equipped with a light that provides illumination within 300 feet of the side of the front side, the front light may be replaced with a searchlight worn by the rider;<\/div>\n 2. the rear side must be equipped with a red reflector to ensure visibility within 500 feet;<\/div>\n 3. yellow or white reflectors with 200 feet visibility are required on both the front and rear sides of the body, with the rear side reflector being replaceable with a reflector worn by the rider;<\/div>\n 4. mandatory installation of brake brakes;<\/div>\n 5. stopping on the back side of the intersection at the right-hand curb;<\/div>\n 6. must cross the road on foot;<\/div>\n 7. Do not operate the scooter while under the influence of certain drugs or alcohol, and operating while intoxicated may result in a DUI fee, i.e., “Driving Under the Influence” fee, and a $350 ticket.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+, and also have a valid motor vehicle license to operate a motorized scooter on the road, or you could face a $200 ticket.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHelmets are required for riders under the age of 18.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nNew York<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nMay be driven in motor vehicle lanes with a speed limit of no more than 30 mph, as well as bicycle lanes, and is prohibited on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n1. different cities can decide for themselves how to regulate motorized scooters;<\/div>\n 2. shared scooter companies may not operate in Manhattan or densely populated boroughs;<\/div>\n 3. it is legal to own your own electric scooter in New York;<\/div>\n 4. electric scooters must weigh less than 100 pounds;<\/div>\n 5. it is prohibited to operate an electric scooter while intoxicated;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nAll riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nMichigan<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nElectric scooters are allowed on public roads.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nKeep to the right side of the road as much as possible.<\/div>\n No more than 2 people may ride side by side.<\/div>\n Use designated paths when required by local ordinances.<\/div>\n No passing between driveways. (MCL 257.660(1), (2), (3) and (4))<\/div>\n Unusually, you can ride on sidewalks, but you must \u201cyield the right-of-way to pedestrians\u201d and you must \u201cgive an audible signal before overtaking and passing pedestrians.\u201d (MCL 257.660(5))<\/div>\n If riding on a roadway between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, you must have a white headlight that is visible from a distance of at least 500 feet, and you must have a red reflector or a red rear light that is visible from a distance of 500 feet ……\u201d (MCL 257.662(1))<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nChildren under the age of 12 may not ride a motorized scooter or motorized skateboard \u201con a public highway or street.\u201d (MCL 257.658(9))<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nOnly operators of scooters or motorized scooters under the age of 19 are required to \u201cwear a helmet\u201d. (MCL 257.658(4))<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nIndiana & Illinois<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nCannot ride an electric scooter on sidewalks, cultural trails, or any greenway.<\/div>\n Must ride electric scooters on the street and obey all normal traffic laws<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nYou may ride in the bike lane;<\/div>\n You cannot ride against traffic on one-way streets<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHelmets are recommended but not yet mandatory<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nArizona<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nNo restrictions, no license, insurance or registration required<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nIt must have handles<\/div>\n The net weight of the scooter must not exceed 34 kg (75 lbs)<\/div>\n It must not be ridden faster than 32 km\/h (20 mph)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHelmets must be worn by riders under 18 years of age.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nColumbia\/Washington<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nNo headphones for cyclists<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeeds must not exceed 10 miles per hour.<\/div>\n Bicycles are also not allowed on sidewalks in the Central Business District.<\/div>\n Cyclists are not allowed to wear headphones<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nAlabama<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nScooters are legal, but specific laws are determined by local municipalities. The permissibility of scooter sharing programs depends on the municipality.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeed not to exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+, a motor vehicle operator’s license is required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nAlaska<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nElectric scooters are classified as \u201cmotor-driven bicycles\u201d and are subject to similar regulations as motorcycles, including licensing and power limits.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeed not to exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nArkansas<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nScooters can be 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 \nSpeed not to exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+, a motor vehicle operator’s license is required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nColorado<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nCan be used on streets with speed limits of 30 mph or less, and in some cases on sidewalks.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeed not to exceed 30 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nConnecticut<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nElectric scooters are allowed on public roads, but not on highways. Riders must follow traffic rules, including avoiding pedestrians and obeying traffic signals.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeed not to exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+, DL\/Permit Motor Vehicle Driver’s License required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHelmets must be worn by riders under 16 years of age.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nDelaware<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nDriving on streets, highways or sidewalks is not permitted.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nSpeed not to exceed 25 miles per hour<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n16+, a motor vehicle operator’s license is required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nUnspecified<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| \n Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n| \n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |