Are Electric Scooters Legal in Delaware?
Updated on December 1st, 2023
In an effort to embrace alternative transportation methods, Delaware has updated regulations to allow electric scooters on certain public bike paths and designated roads with a speed limit of 25 mph or less. Scooters must be equipped with lights for night use. However, they remain prohibited from use on sidewalks, and they still cannot be titled or registered with the state.
Motorized scooters cannot be titled, and cannot be registered in the State of Delaware. They are not allowed to be operated upon public highways, streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way located within this State. Persons under the age of 16 must wear a helmet.
Max Speed
20 mph on public bike paths and designated roads
Minimum Age
16 years old to operate an electric scooter on designated public roads and paths
Helmets Required?
Yes, for persons under the age of 18
