Are Electric Scooters Legal in Los Angeles?
CALos Angeles
Fully Legal
Quick Facts
Max Speed
15 mph
Minimum Age
18 years old with a valid driver's license or learner's permit
Helmets Required?
No for riders over 18, Yes for minors
Summary
LADOT’s dockless program still requires 18+ riders with a license, 15 mph caps, no sidewalk riding, and at least 6 feet of sidewalk clearance when you park; Downtown’s 10 p.m. curfew was lifted June 17, 2025, so riders can operate 24/7 but LAPD continues ticketing sidewalk violations.
Detailed Information
Los Angeles continues to manage scooters through LADOT’s dockless mobility permit: riders must be 18 or older with a valid California driver’s license, ride in the street or bike lane at 15 mph or below, and never ride on sidewalks (violations carry a $197 citation). LADOT and providers maintain painted parking zones, but wherever you stop you must keep six feet clear for pedestrians, stay away from driveways, ramps, and transit stops, and move any scooter that sits in one spot longer than five days. Mayor Bass dissolved the Downtown 10 p.m.–6 a.m. curfew on June 17, 2025, so operating hours now match the standard LADOT window; nevertheless, LAPD still geofences slow/no-ride areas during special deployments and enforces sidewalk bans citywide.
Official References
2025-11-09
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