Are Electric Scooters Legal in Indiana?
INIndiana
Fully Legal
Quick Facts
Helmets Required?
Not required (under-18 helmet law applies to Class 3 e-bikes only, not scooters)
Summary
Electric scooters are fully legal in Indiana under IC 9-21-11-13.6. Same rights as bicycles. No helmet, license, registration, or insurance required. Device must weigh under 100 lbs with max speed of 20 mph.
Detailed Information
Indiana Code 9-13-2-49.4 limits an electric foot scooter to 100 pounds and 20 mph, while IC 9-21-11-13.6 grants scooter riders the same rights and duties as cyclists so long as they avoid interstate highways. That section also spells out equipment requirements (a white front light and red rear light or reflector visible from 500 feet plus a brake that can make the wheels skid on dry pavement) and allows sidewalk parking only when it doesnât block pedestriansâthough local governments may reassign parking so long as they provide another nearby spot.
2026-04-02
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