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Sacramento, CA

The legal term here is "motorized scooter". In short: 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 California.

Topic	What the source says	Check
State rules repeated	15 mph, license or permit, helmet under 18, no sidewalks, no passengers, bikeway rule above 25 mph. All match CVC 21235.	2 sources
Sidewalk fine	Sidewalk riding carries a fine of up to $207 in the City of Sacramento.	1 official source
Minimum age	The city page says at least 16.	1 official source
Parking	Do not park on a sidewalk in a way that blocks pedestrians, ramps, doorways or crosswalks.	2 sources

Sources, read Nov 5, 2026

Primary: City of Sacramento, Motorized Scooter Safety and Law
Second: California Vehicle Code 21235

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.