Electric Scooters are legal - within the relevant regulations
While Senate Bill 159 successfully established the foundation, Georgia now operates under a unified definition of "Micromobility Devices." These are legally distinguished from "Mopeds" and "EPAMDs" creating a clear regulatory structure for devices like the Bo Model M.
License requirements:
The Permit Rule: Unlike most states, Georgia law (OCGA § 40-5-24) generally requires that anyone operating a motorized vehicle on public roads possess a valid driver’s license, instructional permit, or limited permit.
You don't need a specific motorcycle endorsement for an e-scooter, but you do need an appropriate driving permit of some sort.
Age: The minimum age for operation is 15, aligning with the state’s learner’s permit age.
Performance and Weight Limits
Weight: Your device must weigh under 100 lbs. Otherwise it will exceed the micromobility category and be registered as a motorcycle)
Speed: Maximum motor-assisted top speed of 20 mph
Permitted Riding Areas (The "Savannah/Atlanta" Split)
Roadways: You are permitted to ride on any street with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. You must stay as far to the right as practicable.
Sidewalks: Riding on sidewalks is strictly prohibited in Atlanta and most major Georgia municipalities.
You must use bike lanes or the roadway.
The Savannah Lockdown: Savannah has some of the nation’s strictest bans on shared scooters (rental companies like Veo and Lime). In the historic district, rentals are banned entirely.
However, privately-owned scooters are permitted on streets, so this does not affect our riders on Bo Model M
Night Riding and Safety
Lighting: Georgia law requires a white front lamp and a red rear light visible from at least 300 feet.
Helmets: Mandatory for all riders under 16 years of age.
Private Scooter Benefit: The Curfew Advantage
In 2025/2026, Atlanta maintained a 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM "No-Ride" curfew for rental scooters (Veo / Lime) to curb late-night chaos.
Personal scooters like the Bo Model M are exempt from this curfew.
This means while the rest of the city is forced into Ubers or cars, the Bo rider can glide home.
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 Georgia, 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
