What are the rules and regulations regarding scooters and skateboards?
: The Police Department has recently received several questions regarding the use of motorized skateboards (four wheels) and electric Razor scooters (two wheels). The following are the most common questions, along with the answers. Q: Is my 13-year old child allowed to ride a motorized skateboard in the street? A: No. A motorized skateboard qualifies as a “motor vehicle” under state law; therefore, the operator must have a valid driver`s license. In addition, the skateboard must be registered, inspected, and insured. Since, as a practical matter, those requirements cannot be met, the result is that no one, regardless of age, can ride a motorized skateboard in the street. Q: Is my 13-year old child allowed to ride a motorized skateboard on the sidewalk? A: No. Riding a motorized skateboard on the sidewalk is prohibited by city ordinance and state law. This applies to all ages. Q: Is my 15-year old child allowed to ride an electric Razor scooter on the street or sidewalk? A: No. A Razor
