Scooters are a gray area at Alaska State-Level
The Alaska State Legislature recently modernized rules for e-bikes (distinguishing them from motor vehicles), however it has yet to pass a dedicated, state-wide statute for stand-up electric scooters.
Because e-scooters lack the "operable pedals" required for e-bike classification, they still technically fall into the "motor-driven cycle" category under Alaska Statute 28.90.990.
However, since 2024, the state’s major cities have moved to end this "grey area" by creating their own legal frameworks. This effectively decouples e-scooters from motorcycle regulations.
City-Specific Regulations for Private Electric Scooters
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Anchorage: In July 2024, the Anchorage Assembly passed Ordinance AO 2024-51(S), which modernized the code. This ordinance officially allows for the use of electric scooters on two-way mixed-use trails and sidewalks. That means you can ride your Bo Model M.
Anchorage now treats the e-scooter as a distinct class of "Micromobility Device," requiring riders to yield to pedestrians and limiting speeds in high-traffic zones. -
Juneau: The capital city maintains a specific "Micromobility Device and Scooter" category.
Riders are permitted on roadways and in bike lanes but are generally restricted from sidewalks in the congested downtown core.
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Ketchikan: The city is still not welcome to commercial rental fleets (maintaining a ban on rental businesses using public property), but privately-owned scooters (such as the Bo Model M) are recognized.
As of the August 2025 code update, Ketchikan allows private micromobility devices on streets, provided they follow the same directional and signalling rules as bicycles.
What this means for private scooters like Bo:
In Alaska, most local "scooter bans" are aimed specifically at dockless rental companies (like Bird or Lime) to prevent sidewalk clutter.
If you own your vehicle, you are typically treated with the same legal rights as a high-end cyclist.
Pro Tip: In Alaska’s colder months, local law enforcement is less concerned with the "category" of your vehicle and more concerned with visibility. Ensure your Bo’s Foglight - the 360 degree Light Halo - is always active while riding. Being clearly visible is your best legal and safety defense. Also consider investing in high quality riding gear such as Proviz (they are not a Bo affiliate, we just rate their gear)}
Disclaimer: Bo USA Inc. endeavours to keep these documents up to date and relevant, however does not in any manner guarantee the accuracy of the included findings regarding electric scooter laws in the United States. Always carry out secondary research to validate any statement - and refer directly to the relevant authority before presuming accuracy.
Electric scooter riders or those considering to purchase or begin riding electric scooters should refer to their local governments to obtain the most up-to-date information on the applicable, local legal standing of scooters.
The Bo Model-M: Since the electric scooter is legal in Alaska, it is worth investing in a vehicle that is going to have a deep integrity and quality to its manufacture. This means it will bring you pleasure every time you use it.
To that end, it is interesting to know that Bo is the only electric scooter designed and engineered by a team of real car guys. Where the rest of the scooter industry took plasticky toys and ruggedised them, we started with a blank sheet of paper to develop the best vehicle in the world for local journeys.
Of course, you can only really feel the benefit of that when you ride it for yourself; that is why we give an extraordinary 60 day return policy and have a customer response team full of the engineers who made it. When you contact Bo, you're going straight to the source.
Visit the Model M page - click here
Learn more about how we made the 'M' - click here
Go watch a Youtube about the Model-M - click here
Return to the State-by-State regulation page - click here
