Officers explain e-scooter speed and sidewalk limits
Sep 22, 2026
The officers said that standard e-scooters capped at 20 mph can be used on roads posted 35 mph or less and may be permitted on sidewalks only when traveling 7 mph or less; higher-power devices may be classified as mopeds or motorcycles.
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Officers described typical e-scooters (speeds capped at 20 mph) as micromobility devices that may be operated on roads posted 35 mph or less. They also said e-scooters can be permitted on sidewalks only if traveling at 7 miles per hour or less, and cautioned that depending on wattage and speed capabilities some devices may instead be legally categorized as mopeds or motorcycles.
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