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. And, before you purchase an e-rideable, know what is legal and age appropriate. 

Know the rules

Device Max speed Where you can ride When you can ride  Recommended minimum age  Motor
Motorized skateboards 15 mph
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails

Not allowed in parks; dismount and carry

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

Not allowed in parks; dismount and walk device

 Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights  14+ Varies
 E-bikes
(Class 1 & 3)		 20 mph
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Streets
  • Parks

Not allowed on highways without a valid driver's license

 Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights  15+ Up to 750W
E-motos/
Mopeds		 Follow speed limits for motor vehicles

Roadways only

Not allowed on sidewalks, trails or in parks

 Must be equipped with lights 16+

Requires a driver's license		 More than 750W
Golf carts, micro utility trucks and the like 25 mph Roads with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less Must be equipped with lights 16+

Requires a driver's license		 Varies

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

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