Electric Scooters are legal - within the relevant regulations
There is no single "Idaho E-Scooter Statute," however the state now officially recognizes the authority of cities to treat electric scooters with the same legal parity as Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes (Idaho Code § 49-724).
Boise 2026 Speed and Power Regulation
Boise remains the most regulated city in the state. Under the October 2025 "Safe Streets" Update, the city redefined the electric scooter category:
Power regulation: 300W - To be legally classified as an "E-Scooter" in Boise (allowing you on the Greenbelt and sidewalks), the device must have a rated motor power of 300 watts. To understand the difference between rated and peak power contact us hello@bo.world
Speed regulation: 15mph - To be legally classified as an "E-Scooter" in Boise (allowing you on the Greenbelt and sidewalks), the device must have a rated motor power of 300 watts.
New Curfews: Shared rental scooters (e.g. Lime) are capped at 10 mph in Downtown Boise after 6:00 PM.
While private owners are not yet software-locked (in the same way as the rental fleets) it is clearly necessary to observe the local regulations on speed to ride legally.
Meridian and Moscow regulation:
Meridian: As of 2025, Meridian has some of the clearest language in the state. E-scooters are permitted on paved surfaces in parks and on city pathways. Unlike Boise, they focus on "Reasonable and Prudent" speed rather than hard wattage caps, making it a friendlier environment for premium devices.
Moscow: Under Ord. 2022-04, Moscow granted e-scooter riders the same rights and responsibilities as bicyclists. You are welcome in bike lanes and on roadways, provided you follow the flow of traffic.
Operational Requirements
Sidewalks: Sidewalk riding is allowed statewide unless a city-specific "Business District" ban is in place. You must always yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when passing.
Equipment: A front white light and a red rear reflector are mandatory for night riding.
Age & License: No driver’s license is required state-wide. There is no state-wide minimum age, but Boise requires riders to be 18+ for rentals. 16+ is the standard for private scooter operation.
The Bo Model M Experience:
In Idaho, the Bo Model M is a new riding freedom compared to the existing rental scooters.
While rental scooters are being software-throttled to 12 mph in Boise’s most popular areas, a private Bo owner is free to ride on their own terms within the relevant regulations.
2026 Legal Alert: Dismount Zones
Boise State University has significantly expanded its "Pedestrian Priority Zones" (The Quad, "B" Plaza). In these areas, all riders must fully dismount and walk their device. Failure to do so can result in immediate impoundment or a city citation.
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 Idaho, it is worth investing in a vehicle that is going to have a real 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
