E-wheel Safety & Rules

lower half of woman riding electric scooter on trail

Want to travel around Lenexa on an electric-assisted device like an e-bike, e-scooter or motorized skateboard? Here’s what you need to know about where and how to ride legally according to the Standard Traffic Ordinance(PDF, 5MB), and simple ways to help keep everyone safe.

Roll safe

  • Wear a helmet.
  • Use lights if riding at dusk or after dark.
  • Assume others may not see you.
  • Stay alert — avoid headphones or earbuds.
  • Never ride under the influence.
  • Be courteous and follow trail etiquette.
  • Park responsibly. Don’t block sidewalks, trails, building entrances or pedestrian travel.

A Note to Parents & Guardians: Electric-assist bikes, scooters and skateboards are fun — but they also come with responsibility. Talk with your child about wearing helmets, watching speed, yielding to pedestrians and riding courteously. Many e-rideables have ways to limit the max speed — use these features.

Know the rules

Device Max speed Where you can ride When you can ride 
Motorized skateboards 15 mph
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails

Not allowed in parks

 Daylight hours only
 E-scooters 15 mph
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Streets with with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less

Not allowed in parks

 Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights
 E-bikes 20 mph
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Streets
  • Parks

Not allowed on highways without a valid driver's license

 Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights

See City Code Section 3-8-A-1 and 3-8-A-7 to read the full ordinance.

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