Are Electric Scooters Legal in Pasadena?
TXPasadena
Not Officially Legalized
Quick Facts
Max Speed
15 mph on public roadways (unless local ordinance allows for greater speed)
Minimum Age
16 years old to operate an electric scooter without a driver's license or learners permit
Helmets Required?
Yes, for riders under the age of 18; optional for riders aged 18 and over
Summary
Pasadena (TX) banned rentable scooters citywide in 2024 after pilots stalled, but personal scooters may still operate under Texas Transportation Code rules on streets ≤35 mph and bike lanes, with MPD authorized to impound any device blocking sidewalks or ramps.
Detailed Information
Pasadena City Council voted in September 2024 to reject shared scooter applications completely after Bird and Lime declined to participate in a city-led pilot; Chapter 106 now bars companies from staging scooters on city streets or sidewalks without special permission. Residents can still use their own scooters if they follow Transportation Code §§551.351–352—stay on streets posted 35 mph or below, ride single file with traffic, yield to pedestrians, and never exceed 20 mph. Pasadena’s Public Works department also enforces an obstruction clause: scooters left within five feet of a curb ramp, driveway, or bus stop can be impounded and owners billed for removal.
Official References
Updated on November 10th, 2025
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