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Minnesota
The legal term here is "motorized foot scooter". In short: definition stops at 15 mph; wheels 12 in or smaller; ride at 15 mph or less. Each line below is a plain summary of the source text, with how well it was confirmed.
| Topic | What the source says | Check |
|---|---|---|
| What counts | Handlebars, stood or sat upon, no more than two wheels of 12 inches or less, and a motor capable of a maximum of 15 mph on a flat surface (169.011). | 1 official source |
| Speed | Lakeville lists the maximum speed as 15 mph, matching the definition. | 2 sources |
| Minimum age | 12 years (169.225 subd. 3). | 2 sources |
| Helmet | Required under age 18 (169.225 subd. 4). | 2 sources |
| Sidewalks and passengers | No sidewalk riding except to enter or leave adjacent property. No passengers (169.225 subd. 2). | 2 sources |
| Lights | Headlight and taillight when lights are required by law (169.225 subd. 5). | 2 sources |
| Bike lanes | Allowed on bike paths, lanes, trails and bikeways not reserved for nonmotorized traffic, unless the local authority bans it (169.225 subd. 6(b)). | 1 official source |
Published figures above this definition
Scooters in the table whose maker figures go past a number written into this definition. This is a comparison of numbers, not a legal finding; read the law at the link.
- Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V): top speed 44 mph is above 15 mph
- Apollo City 2.0: top speed 32 mph is above 15 mph
- Apollo Explore 2.0: top speed 25 mph is above 15 mph
- Varla Eagle One V3.0: top speed 35 mph is above 15 mph
- Varla Eagle One Pro: top speed 45 mph is above 15 mph
- Varla Pegasus: top speed 28 mph is above 15 mph
- Varla Falcon: top speed 22 mph is above 15 mph
- Kaabo Mantis King Pro: top speed 37 mph is above 15 mph
- Kaabo Warrior 11 Max: top speed 50 mph is above 15 mph
- Kaabo King GTR Max: top speed 65 mph is above 15 mph
- Ausom DT2 Pro: top speed 42 mph is above 15 mph
- Ausom L2 Max: top speed 31 mph is above 15 mph
- EMOVE Cruiser S 52V: top speed 33 mph is above 15 mph
- INMOTION S1F: top speed 25 mph is above 15 mph
- NIU KQi3 Max: top speed 20 mph is above 15 mph
Sources, read Nov 5, 2026
- Primary: Minnesota Statutes 169.225 and 169.011 (Office of the Revisor of Statutes) (also this section)
- Second: City of Lakeville, e-Bikes, Scooters and More
This is a summary of published rules, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add rules. The official text at the link governs.