E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Michigan
In Michigan, e-scooters are legal: max 25 mph (40 km/h), minimum age 12, helmet required under 19, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-MI (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 | 25 mph1 |
| Power & device limits | Up to 2,500 W1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 121 |
| Helmet | Under 191 |
| Where you can ride | Roads up to 45 mph limits (far right); sidewalks allowed (yield)1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not motor vehicles; banned on Mackinac Island.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: 142 |
| Helmet | Class 3: under 182 |
| Where you can ride | All classes on roads/bike lanes; Class 1 on paved trails by default, Class 2-3 only if authorized2 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | Pending, not law: a Senate bill introduced Sep 2026 would bar under-14s from e-bikes on public roads, sidewalks and trails and require helmets and parental permission for ages 14-17.3 |
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
- —Not yet in force (as of Oct 13, 2026)Senate bill barring under-14s from e-bikes (Sep 2026)
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Michigan?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Michigan under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads up to 45 mph limits (far right); sidewalks allowed (yield).
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Michigan?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Michigan are limited to 25 mph (40 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Michigan?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet required under 19.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Michigan?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), the minimum age is 12.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Michigan?
- 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.Axios Detroit - Michigan bill on kids and e-bikes (14 Sep 2026)Axios Detroit · 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).