E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Delaware
In Delaware, e-scooters are legal: max 19 mph (31 km/h), minimum age 14, helmet required under 18, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-DE (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.
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E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 19 mph (design)1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 141 |
| Helmet | Under 181 |
| Where you can ride | Roads with limits up to 35 mph (far right); sidewalks prohibited statewide; no limited-access highways1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | No passengers1 |
| Notes | HB 114 (signed Aug 2025) replaced the former ban; rental/shared scooters banned statewide.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 | Under 18 (all classes); Class 3: all ages2 |
| Where you can ride | Roads, bike lanes, paths; sidewalks prohibited unless locally allowed2 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | Bicycle DUI statute: $150-$1,150 first offence. HB 439 'Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act' (passed Jun 2026, reported signed 24 Sep 2026): electric mopeds/motorcycles may not be sold as e-bikes, written buyer disclosures required, mopeds and motorcycles barred from bike lanes and public pathways.3,2,4 |
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
- Sep 24, 2026In forceHB 439 Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act (reported signed)
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Delaware?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Delaware under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads with limits up to 35 mph (far right); sidewalks prohibited statewide; no limited-access highways.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Delaware?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Delaware are limited to 19 mph (31 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Delaware?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet required under 18.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Delaware?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), the minimum age is 14.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Delaware?
- 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.Electrek - Delaware HB 439 (May 2026)Electrek · News · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 4.LegiScan - DE HB439LegiScan · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 5.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
- 6.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).