Motorized Foot Scooters Stop by our first October Pop-Up Event at Union Street Plaza (across from East Bank Station) on October 2 from 11am-1pm to get a free helmet, test ride a Bird scooter, and learn more about safe riding & parking on campus. Watch here for more dates/times/locations for October Pop-Up Events with free ride coupons and helmet giveaways! What Is a "Motorized Foot Scooter"?

It's a vehicle that: has handlebars; can be either stood on or sat on by the operator (saddle optional); is powered by an electric motor or internal combustion engine that is capable of powering the device with or without human propulsion; and has either (1) wheels no more than 10 inches in diameter, or (2) an engine that is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 15 miles per hour on a flat surface.

Where Can A Scooter Be Left?

• Park a motorized foot scooter adjacent to any campus bike rack.
• 9,000 free racks/hoops are located around campus near almost every building.

Campus Rules

• Ride in bike lanes and paths. 
• Never ride on campus sidewalks (unless designated as a bike lane with pavement markings).
• Obey all traffic signs, signals and laws.
• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Most campus bike lanes are one-way only. You must ride in the direction of traffic.
• Helmets are recommended. If renting a scooter, wear all protective gear required or recommended by the vendor.
• Watch for designated areas to dismount and walk your scooter.  One example is to walk your scooter on a sidewalk to get to a bike rack for parking.
• Don’t leave motorized foot scooters next to handrails, trees, fences, bus shelters or anything other than bike racks. Illegally parked scooters are subject to tag and removal.
• Headlights and reflectors are required by Minnesota law for night riding.

How It Works

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More Information

Full text version of the Minnesota Motorized Foot Scooter laws and statutes

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