St. Louis has specific local ordinances for electric scooters beyond Missouri state law.
License and Safety: Valid driver's license required to operate. All e-scooter riders must wear a helmet, regardless of age.
Where You Can Ride: Riders are not allowed to operate e-scooters on sidewalks. Must use bike lanes or regular streets and follow the same traffic laws as cars. E-scooters can travel up to 15 mph and are expected to yield to pedestrians when crossing paths.
Passenger Restrictions: Missouri law doesn't allow two people to ride a single scooter. Each rider must have their own device.
Parking Rules: E-scooters must be parked outside the main pedestrian walkway. The city asks users to leave scooters in designated areas like bike racks, or along the curb between the sidewalk and street.
Traffic Laws: The same right-of-way rules that apply to drivers also apply to people riding e-scooters or shared bikes. Must follow traffic signals, yield when required, and ride predictably. This means stopping at stop signs, signaling turns, and keeping to the right when moving slower than traffic.
Legal Reference: Ordinance 1210.040 lays out local rules for riding bicycles, scooters, and skateboards in St. Louis County.