E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Oregon
In Oregon, e-scooters are legal: max 15 mph (24 km/h), minimum age 16, helmet required, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-OR (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 | 15 mph1 |
| Power & device limits | 1,000 W1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 16 (HB 4007 lowers motor-assisted scooters to 14; start date not confirmed)2,3,1,4 |
| Helmet | All riders1 |
| Where you can ride | Roads (not >25 mph limits unless bike lane); sidewalks prohibited1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | DUI applies1 |
| Notes | — |
"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.2,3,5,4 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Class 1-2: 20 mph assist; Class 3: 28 mph assist2,3,5,4 |
| Power & device limits | No wattage cap (class-based)2,3,5,4 |
| Minimum age | Class 1: 16 (14 from 1 Jan 2027); Class 2-3: 162,3,5,4 |
| Helmet | Under 162,3,5,4 |
| Where you can ride | Roads, bike lanes, paths; sidewalks prohibited2,3,5,4 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance2,3,5,4 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Selling a device able to exceed 28 mph, or 20 mph on throttle, as an e-bike: up to $250 per sale2,3,5,4 |
| Notes | HB 4103: 3-class system from 1 Jan 2025. HB 4007 (2026 Laws ch. 101, signed 7 Apr 2026): Class 1 age lowered to 14, bans selling e-motos as e-bikes or micromobility devices and uncertified batteries; defines powered micromobility devices (up to 28 mph).2,3,5,4 |
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
- Jan 1, 2027Not yet in force (as of Oct 13, 2026)Class 1 minimum age 14
- Apr 7, 2026In forceHB 4007 signed (2026 Laws ch. 101)
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Oregon?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Oregon under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads (not >25 mph limits unless bike lane); sidewalks prohibited.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Oregon?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Oregon are limited to 15 mph (24 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Oregon?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet required (All riders).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Oregon?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), the minimum age is 16.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Oregon?
- 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.Bend Source - HB 4007 detailsBend Source · News · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 3.BikePortland - why Oregon lowered the e-bike ageBikePortland · News · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 4.LegiScan - OR HB4007 (2026)LegiScan · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 5.ERideHero - Electric Bike Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 6.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
- 7.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).