Are Electric Scooters Legal in Minneapolis?
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Fully Legal
Quick Facts
Max Speed
The maximum speed limit for electric scooters in Minneapolis is 15 mph.
Minimum Age
Scooter rental companies typically require users to be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to rent an electric scooter. Some companies may allow riders aged 16-17 with a valid license, but this may vary by provider.
Helmets Required?
No, helmets are not legally required for electric scooter riders in Minneapolis, but their use is strongly recommended by the city and scooter companies for safety.
Summary
Minneapolis licenses Lime and Spin for the 2025 season with rentals available 4 a.m.–midnight at a 15 mph cap; ride in bike lanes or with traffic (no sidewalks) and park only where 4 feet of sidewalk remains clear, with fleets prioritized for Equity Distribution Areas.
Detailed Information
Minneapolis renewed Lime and Spin for the 2025 shared scooter season, piloting year-round service and holding every shared vehicle to a 15 mph system-wide cap with additional slowdowns in the highest pedestrian areas. Scooters unlock daily from 4 a.m. to midnight and must follow Minnesota Statute 169.225, which means riding in bike lanes or with traffic, yielding to pedestrians, and never riding on sidewalks or with passengers. License terms require at least 30% of each operator’s fleet to start the day inside Equity Distribution Areas (and no more than 40% downtown), while trips that leave city limits must be ended back in Minneapolis to conclude a rental. Parking is restricted to public bike racks, parking meter hitches, and other approved fixtures, and riders must leave a four-foot clear zone around curb ramps, entrances, transit platforms, and accessible routes—311 reports can trigger enforcement if a device blocks access.
Official References
2025-11-09
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