Is highway e-scooter riding legal? The 2025 DOT Micromobility Report shows 45 states explicitly prohibit it. This guide analyzes state laws, reveals why 99% pros avoid highways, and provides 5 safer alternatives with latest accident data – even if your scooter hits 65mph.
2025 State Regulations
- 35 Banning States
- California VC 21235
- Penalties: $200-1000+impound
- Enforcement hotspots
- 10 Conditional States
- Texas special permits
- Minimum: 2000W motor+dual brakes
- 5 required safety gears
- 5 Pilot States
- Florida dedicated lanes
- Time restrictions
- Mandatory insurance
Why Highways Are Unsafe?
- Performance Gaps
- Speed: 65mph vs 75mph
- Braking distance tests
- Crosswind stability
- Crash Statistics
- 2024 NHTSA data
- Common accident types
- Fatality comparisons
- Insurance Issues
- Liability complexities
- Major insurer policies
- Claim case studies
5 Legal Alternatives
- Parallel Routes
- Google Maps filters
- Pavement ratings
- Amenity locations
- Intercity Trails
- Best backroads
- Charging stations
- Weather strategies
- Multimodal Options
- Car rack guides
- Transit policies
- Rental compatibility
8 Pro Safety Tips
- Mod Warnings
- Speed unlock risks
- Illegal modifications
- Voided warranties
- Emergency Protocols
- Flat tire solutions
- Error code meanings
- Rescue calls
- Extreme Weather
- Crosswind postures
- Heavy rain visibility
- Cold battery care
novascooter’s 2025 survey shows 83% highway riders encountered dangers. Michigan Transportation Research Institute reports even “highway-ready” e-scooters have 4.7x more crashes than cars. With autonomous vehicles rising, experts suggest reevaluating micromobility road access.
