Are Electric Scooters Legal in Arizona?
AZArizona
Fully Legal
Quick Facts
Max Speed
20 mph
Minimum Age
There are no statewide minimum age requirements for electric scooter riders; however, rental companies and local ordinances may impose their own age restrictions.
Helmets Required?
Statewide, helmets are not required except for riders under the age of 18 in certain jurisdictions; local regulations should be checked, as helmet laws may vary by city or county.
Summary
Arizona’s §28-819 defines electric standup scooters (≤75 lb, ≤20 mph) and gives them the same rights and duties as bicycles—ride in bike lanes or shared paths, no registration needed, but riders under 18 must wear a helmet and cities can regulate sidewalks or rental fleets.
Detailed Information
Under A.R.S. §28-819, an electric standup scooter is a device with handlebars and a floorboard that you ride upright, weighs 75 pounds or less, and is designed to travel no faster than 20 mph. When you operate one, you have the same rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist, meaning you can use bike lanes, low-speed streets, or shared-use paths that admit bikes and you must obey traffic signals and yield to pedestrians. The law reserves sidewalk access decisions to municipalities and counties, allows them to manage scooter-share fleets, and requires anyone under 18 who is operating or riding a scooter to wear a properly fitted helmet. Licenses, titles, and insurance aren’t required for these devices statewide, but Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson and other cities post their own parking and slow-zone rules that riders still need to follow.
Official References
2025-11-09
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