Are Electric Scooters Legal in Wichita?

After Razor’s pilot contract expired in late 2023, Wichita paused all shared scooter permits pending a Vision Zero safety review, so residents must bring their own devices. City ordinance treats scooters like bicycles: ride with traffic on streets or bike lanes, obey signals, use lights at night, and keep off sidewalks in the Old Town entertainment district unless posted otherwise. Parking is allowed in the sidewalk furniture zone if six feet remain clear for pedestrians; otherwise, dismount and walk the scooter. Wichita Police continue targeted enforcement around Intrust Bank Arena events and can impound devices that block crosswalks or ADA ramps.