Connecticut created comprehensive electric scooter regulations in 2025 through House Bill 6862, modernizing traffic regulations for electric scooters and bicycles.
2025 Definition Update: Connecticut law created a new category of "electric scooter" defined as a two- or three-wheeled device weighing 100 pounds or less, with handlebars, designed to be ridden in upright or seated position, powered by electric and human power, with maximum speed of 20 mph.
Age and Licensing: Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license required to operate an e-scooter.
Helmet Requirements: Helmets are required for riders under 18. As of October 1, 2025, children under 18 must wear helmets (previously only under 16).
Speed and Equipment: General speed limit is 20 mph.
Where You Can Ride: Connecticut permits electric scooters on roads and bike lanes but prohibits them on sidewalks and limited-access highways.
Registration: The state does not require electric scooters to register with the Department of Motor Vehicles.