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 and 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  Age*
 		 Where you can ride Max speed When you can ride   Motor
Motorized skateboards  Varies
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails

Not allowed in parks; dismount and carry

  15 mph Daylight hours only Varies
 E-scooters  14+
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Streets with with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less

Not allowed in parks; dismount and walk device

  15 mph Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights Varies
 E-bikes
(Class 1 & 3)		  15+
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Streets
  • Parks

Not allowed on highways without a valid driver's license

  20 mph Daylight hours only unless equipped with lights Up to 750W
E-motos/
Mopeds

 16+

Requires a driver's license

Roadways only

Not allowed on sidewalks, trails or in parks

 Follow speed limits for motor vehicles Must be equipped with lights More than 750W
Golf carts, micro utility trucks and the like

 16+

Requires a driver's license

 Roads with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less  25 mph Must be equipped with lights Varies

*Recommended age for use.

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

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