Low-Speed Vehicle Fact Sheet (2021)

PA MICROMOBILITY FACT SHEET

MIN MAX CAPABLE RIDE ON RIDE ON POSSIBLE PA deScriPtioN LICENSE REGISTRATION INSURANCE HELMET PASSENGER LIGHTS AGE SPEED SIDEWALK BIKE LANE DUI VEHICLE CODE

• - - - - - - - - - Yes electric § 102 Scooter Can operate only on private property. Electric scooters, like electric skateboards and electric unicycles, cannot be legally operated on public roadways. Motorized 16 C Yes Yes Yes, Yes Yes 25 No No Yes § 102, § 3523(e), Pedalcycle under § 1714 21

Has operable pedals. Design speed of no more than 25 mph. Gas - motor rated 1.5 brake horsepower or less, has an automatic transmission. Electric - powered by an electric battery. Motor 16 Class Yes Yes Yes, Yes Yes Up to No No Yes § 102, § 3525 M/Class Scooter under 5 brake if >50 cc, 21 horsepower Class C if <50cc Is a motor-driven cycle. Motor shall not exceed five brake horsepower.

• No No No Yes, No Yes - Yes No Yes Segway § 102, under § 3581-3583, 12 § 3703 (c) Is an electric personal assistive mobility device. An electric, self-balancing, two-nontandem-wheeled device. Lighting must be used when operating between sunset and sunrise. A Segway is allowed on sidewalks unless a municipality prohibits it. 16 No No No No Yes Yes 20 Yes, Yes Yes e-Bike § 102, § 3514 not in

business district Is a pedalcycle with electric assist. Weighs less than 100 pounds. Motor not more than 750 watts. Has operable pedals. Not capable going faster than 20 mph on a level surface when powered by the motor source only. Lighting must be used when operating between sunset and sunrise.

• No No No Yes, Yes Yes - Yes, Yes Yes Bicycle § 102, under not in § 3501 et seq., 12 business § 3802, district § 1547 Is a pedalcycle. Is moved solely by human-powered pedals. Lighting must be used when operating between sunset and sunrise. For more information visit penndot.gov May 2021