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New York City
The legal term here is "e-scooter". In short: definition stops at 20 mph; scooter under 100 lb; ride at 15 mph or less. Each line below is a plain summary of the source text, with how well it was confirmed.
City rules sit on top of state law. See New York State.
| Topic | What the source says | Check |
|---|---|---|
| What counts | The DOT chart lists e-scooters as under 100 lbs with a top speed of 20 mph, the same figures as state law. | 2 sources |
| Speed | 15 mph maximum on any city street. | 1 official source |
| License and age | No driver license. Riders must be 16. | 1 official source |
| Where | Bike lanes yes. Vehicle lanes on streets posted 30 mph or less. Bridges in bike lanes only. Park drives and greenways yes, under a Parks pilot program. | 1 official source |
| Helmet | The chart says recommended. | 1 official source |
| Selling | Vendors may not sell, lease or rent a stand-up scooter that exceeds 20 mph. | 1 official source |
| Sidewalks | The DOT safety tips say stay off the sidewalk. | 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 20 mph; scooter weight 102 lb is not under 100 lb
- Apollo City 2.0: top speed 32 mph is above 20 mph
- Apollo Explore 2.0: top speed 25 mph is above 20 mph
- Varla Eagle One V3.0: top speed 35 mph is above 20 mph
- Varla Eagle One Pro: top speed 45 mph is above 20 mph
- Varla Pegasus: top speed 28 mph is above 20 mph
- Varla Falcon: top speed 22 mph is above 20 mph
- Kaabo Mantis King Pro: top speed 37 mph is above 20 mph
- Kaabo Warrior 11 Max: top speed 50 mph is above 20 mph; scooter weight 123 lb is not under 100 lb
- Kaabo King GTR Max: top speed 65 mph is above 20 mph; scooter weight 148 lb is not under 100 lb
- Ausom DT2 Pro: top speed 42 mph is above 20 mph
- Ausom L2 Max: top speed 31 mph is above 20 mph
- EMOVE Cruiser S 52V: top speed 33 mph is above 20 mph
- INMOTION S1F: top speed 25 mph is above 20 mph
- Teewing Z4 (5600W): scooter weight 118 lb is not under 100 lb
Sources, read Nov 5, 2026
- Primary: NYC Department of Transportation, Electric Bicycles and More
- Second: New York VTL 114-e (for the 100 lb and 20 mph figures only)
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.