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Washington
The legal term here is "motorized foot scooter". In short: definition stops at 20 mph. 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 | Two or three wheels, handlebars, a floorboard to stand on, and a motor with a maximum speed of no more than 20 mph on level ground (RCW 46.04.336). | 2 sources |
| Wheel size | The current RCW sets no wheel size. The older State Patrol sheet says two wheels of 10 inches or less. The sources differ. | not confirmed yet |
| Highways | Not allowed on a fully controlled limited access highway (RCW 46.61.710(3)). | 2 sources |
| Sidewalks | Not allowed, unless a sidewalk is the only way through as part of a bicycle or pedestrian path, or a local ordinance allows it (RCW 46.61.710(3)). | 2 sources |
| Bike lanes and paths | Allowed on shared-use paths and road space marked for bicycles, but cities and state agencies may restrict access (RCW 46.61.710(7)). | 2 sources |
| License and helmet | The State Patrol sheet says no driver license is needed and riders follow bicycle helmet laws. The RCW sections read here do not say this. | not confirmed yet |
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
- 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
- Kaabo King GTR Max: top speed 65 mph is above 20 mph
- 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
Sources, read Nov 5, 2026
- Primary: Revised Code of Washington 46.04.336 and 46.61.710 (Washington State Legislature) (also this section)
- Second: Washington State Patrol, Motorized Foot Scooter Resource Sheet (older sheet, dated 07/11)
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.