Are Electric Scooters Legal in Sioux Falls?
SDSioux Falls
Not Officially Legalized
Quick Facts
Max Speed
15 mph on bicycle trails and on-street bicycle lanes; 6 mph in downtown Sioux Falls business districts
Minimum Age
18 years to rent an electric scooter; riders between 14 to 18 years can operate if the scooter is owned by a parent or guardian
Helmets Required?
Not required by law for riders over 18, but use is strongly recommended for all riders for safety. Riders under 18 are required to wear helmets.
Summary
Sioux Falls opened its 40-mile trail to Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes at a 15 mph cap starting June 1, 2024, but electric scooters and other motorized devices remain prohibited on the recreation trail and in most parks unless approved as mobility aids.
Detailed Information
A 2024 ordinance change lets Class 1 pedal-assist and Class 2 throttle-assist e-bikes share the Sioux Falls recreation trail so long as riders stay under 15 mph and yield to walkers, joggers, and other trail users. Parks officials emphasized that the rule change did not legalize electric scooters, one-wheels, or other fully motorized devices on the paved loop or in park corridors; those devices can still be cited or removed unless they qualify as ADA mobility aids under the city’s park code. Trail signage and media briefings continue to remind riders to keep right, announce passes, and respect the speed limit, while park police can ticket repeat violators or anyone bringing unauthorized motorized gear into protected areas.
Official References
Updated on November 10th, 2025
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