Are Electric Scooters Legal in Cape Coral?
FLCape Coral
Not Officially Legalized
Quick Facts
Max Speed
Under Florida state law, electric scooters must not exceed a top speed of 20 miles per hour on level ground.
Minimum Age
There is no specific minimum age requirement in state law for operating electric scooters, but it's recommended that riders be able to safely reach and operate all controls. Parents or legal guardians should exercise judgment regarding a minor's ability to operate an electric scooter safely.
Helmets Required?
Florida state law requires bicycle helmet use for riders and passengers under 16 years of age. This applies to electric scooters since they fall under the same category as bicycles.
Summary
Cape Coral still relies on Florida’s statewide scooter rules (20 mph cap, roadway/bike-lane priority) but its 2025 mobility plan and new mobility fee are funding corridors, trails, and a 2026 micromobility pilot so expect more slow zones and parking guidance soon.
Detailed Information
Cape Coral has not adopted a scooter-specific ordinance yet, so riders follow Florida Statute 316.2128—meaning scooters share the same rights and duties as bicycles, operate on streets at 30 mph or below or in bike lanes, and riders under 16 must wear helmets. At the same time, the city spent 2025 workshopping and then adopting a mobility fee to replace road impact fees so it can build the sidewalks, trails, and Mobility-on-Demand projects outlined in the long-range Mobility Plan. The plan’s micromobility section calls for a South Cape “Golf Course Loop” pilot, neighborhood greenways, and new slow zones around schools, so residents should watch for corrals, speed-calming, and public input sessions before any shared scooters are allowed.
Official References
2025-11-09
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