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Are Electric Scooters Legal in New Mexico?

Updated on December 1st, 2023

In New Mexico, electric scooters are defined as lightweight transport devices with two or three wheels, handlebars, a stand-on floorboard, electric motor propulsion, and a maximum speed limit. These scooters are subject to bicycle regulations, and there are laws in place to ensure the safety of riders, with specific requirements for helmet use for minors.

In New Mexico, there is a bill proposed that would classify electric scooters as devices that: 

  • Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs); 
  • Has two (2) or three (3) wheels; 
  • Has a handlebar and a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding;
  • Is powered by an electric motor; 
  • Has a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour 

The bill (linked below) would allow for the regulation of scooters under the same laws as bicycles. Helmets are required for riders under the age of 18. Currently, only Albuquerque has approved regulations.

Max Speed

20 mph

Minimum Age

There may be local regulations governing minimum age requirements, but there is no statewide statutory minimum age specifically for electric scooter riders

Helmets Required? 

Yes, for riders under the age of 18

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