Electric Scooters are legal - within the relevant regulations
Colorado law differentiates between "Low-Power Moped" (Vespa-style, seats) and "Electric Scooters" (stand-up devices like the Bo Model M).
While Vespa-style seated Moped requires a license and insurance, stand-up electric scooters like Bo Model M are regulated under CRS § 42-4-221, which mandates that they be treated with the same rights as Class 1 Electric Bicycles.
Licensing and Regulations
License: stand-up electric scooters (weighing <100 lbs and max 20 mph) do not require a driver’s license, insurance, or registration in Colorado.
The "Parity" Rule: State law expressly prohibits local municipalities from passing rules for e-scooters that are more restrictive than those for Class 1 e-bikes.
This means if a Class 1 e-bike is allowed without a license, your Bo Model M is too.
Equipment and Performance Limits
Speed & Power: The motor must not exceed 750W, and the device must be limited to 20 mph on level ground.
Braking: Must be able to come to a complete stop from 10 mph within 25 feet (in practise, any scooter which cannot do this ought not be ridden anyway..!)
Visibility: For night riding, a front white lamp visible from 500 ft and a red rear reflector are mandatory.
Sirens and whistles are strictly prohibited.
Permitted Riding Areas
Roadways: Permitted on streets with speed limits of 30 mph or less (this was recently lowered from 35 mph in several cities like Denver to prioritize safety).
Bike Lanes & Trails: You have full access to bike lanes and multi-use trails unless a specific local ordinance bans all motorized devices.
Sidewalks: In Denver, sidewalk riding is illegal unless you are within one block of your starting point or destination. In those instances you must yield to pedestrians and stay under 6 mph.
In Boulder, sidewalk riding is entirely prohibited citywide.
Summary of Key Local Changes (2025)
Denver: New "Sidewalk Sensors" are being mandated for rental-scooter fleets to force them onto the road.
As a private Bo owner, you must manually ensure you stay off the sidewalk to avoid fines.
Colorado Springs: As of July 2025, the city has expanded access for e-scooters on select urban trails.
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 Colorado, it is worth investing in a vehicle that is going to bring you real pleasure every time you use it.
To that end, Bo is the only electric scooter designed and engineered by a team of real car guys. Where the rest of the scooter industry took children's toys and attempted to ruggedise them, we started with a blank sheet of paper to develop the best vehicle in the world for your local journeys.
Of course, while Bo clearly has a unique design you can only really feel that quality when you ride it for yourself. That is why the Bo Model-M comes with 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
