Are Electric Scooters Legal in Colorado?

HB19-1221 removed electric scooters from the toy-vehicle category and gave them the same roadway rights and duties as electrical assisted bicycles, which means operators can travel up to 20 mph on most streets and bike lanes but must obey traffic controls. Colorado Revised Statutes 42-4-109 further requires riders to stay as far right as practicable, bans towing, limits groups to two abreast, and mandates certified helmets for riders or passengers under 18. The Department of Revenue classifies these devices as low-power scooters that need a valid driver license, proof of insurance, and a three-year registration decal, while local governments may set additional rules around sidewalk riding, parking corrals, or operating zones.