E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Colorado
In Colorado, e-scooters are legal: max 20 mph (32 km/h), no national minimum age, helmet not required, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-CO (ISO 3166-2).
Last researched Oct 13, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
← National overview for United States
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 20 mph (design)1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | 45.4 kg1 |
| Minimum age | None statewide1 |
| Helmet | None statewide1 |
| Where you can ride | Roads (bicycle rights), bike lanes; sidewalks unless locally banned1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | DUI applies1 |
| Notes | Under 100 lb; ID number on frame; brakes stopping within 25 ft from 10 mph.1 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Class 1-2: 20 mph assist; Class 3: 28 mph assist (speedometer)2 |
| Power & device limits | 750 W2 |
| Minimum age | Class 1-2: None statewide; Class 3: 162 |
| Helmet | Class 3: under 182 |
| Where you can ride | Roads, bike lanes; Class 3 not on bike/ped paths unless within a street or locally allowed2 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | HB 25-1197: UL 2849/EN 15194 battery certification (from Aug 2025), labeling from 2027. HB26-1079 (effective 12 Aug 2026): electric motorcycles (faster/more powerful than any e-bike class) need a driver licence with motorcycle endorsement, registration, insurance and a helmet; riders must be 16+ and minors need parental consent for the endorsement.3,4,5 |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
What changed
- Aug 12, 2026In forceHB26-1079 electric motorcycle rules for minors
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Colorado?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Colorado under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads (bicycle rights), bike lanes; sidewalks unless locally banned.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Colorado?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Colorado are limited to 20 mph (32 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Colorado?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet not required (None statewide).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Colorado?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), there is no national minimum age.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Colorado?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), no insurance required; no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.ERideHero - Electric Scooter Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.ERideHero - Electric Bike Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 3.Denver7 - new Colorado law on e-motorbikes and minorsDenver7 · News · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 4.Ebike Oracle - 50 states + DC (reviewed Jul 2026)Ebike Oracle · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 5.Redtail - e-bike laws by state (verified 6 Oct 2026)Redtail · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
US state entries derived from ERideHero's state law maps (eridehero.com, verified February 2026).