Are Electric Scooters Legal in El Paso?
TXEl Paso
Fully Legal
Quick Facts
Max Speed
15 mph on the street and bike lanes, 5 mph on the sidewalks in designated areas (local regulations may further restrict speeds).
Minimum Age
18 years to rent; some providers may allow riders aged 16 or 17 with guardian consent.
Helmets Required?
Not required by law for riders over 18; strongly recommended for safety.
Summary
El Paso’s 2024 ordinance caps Lime at 1,500 scooters, keeps sidewalk riding illegal, sets a 20-mile Downtown slow zone with 8 p.m.–5 a.m. curfews during major events, and requires riders 17 and under to wear helmets or face $200 fines.
Detailed Information
El Paso City Council adopted updated micromobility rules in May 2024 that limit Lime to 1,500 scooters, require a permit fee per device, and ban sidewalk riding citywide except where signs allow; violations carry $200 fines that apply equally to riders and parents of minors. Riders must stay in bike lanes or the right-most travel lane, obey the 15–20 mph automated geofencing zones Downtown, and expect temporary no-ride areas plus 8 p.m.–5 a.m. curfews during events like Sun Bowl or Neon Desert Music Festival. Helmets are mandatory for anyone 17 or younger, only one rider may use a scooter at a time, and Lime must clear 311-reported obstructions within two hours.
Official References
Updated on November 10th, 2025
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