Electric Scooters are legal - within the relevant regulations
As of 2026 Nevada regulates electric scooters under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 484B.785.
The state treats these vehicles with the same legal status as bicycles. Recent 2025 and 2026 ordinances in Clark County and Las Vegas have introduced strict geographical limits and equipment mandates that riders must follow to avoid fines.
State-level classification and definition
Under NRS 484B.017, an electric foot scooter is defined as a vehicle with handlebars and an electric motor designed to be ridden in an upright or seated position.
To fit this classification in 2026 the scooter must meet these specific standards:
Weight: It must weigh no more than 100 pounds without a rider.
Speed: It must have a maximum motor-powered speed of no more than 20 mph on a flat surface.
Exclusion: Devices exceeding these limits may be reclassified as mopeds or motorcycles, requiring registration and a driver's license.
Licensing and registration
License: No driver’s license or instruction permit is required to operate an electric scooter in Nevada.
Registration: Electric scooters are exempt from Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration and titling requirements.
Insurance: There is no state-wide mandate for liability insurance for personal scooter owners.
Equipment and technical specifications
New local ordinances passed in May 2025 (Clark County) and August 2025 (Las Vegas) have standardized the following equipment requirements for all riders:
Audible Signal: Every scooter must be equipped with a bell or horn capable of being heard from at least 100 feet away.
Brakes: The device must have a braking system powerful enough to make the wheels skid on dry, level, and clean pavement.
Night Lighting: For use during dark hours, a white front lamp (visible from 500 feet) and a red rear reflector or lamp (visible from 50 to 300 feet) are mandatory.
Side Visibility: Reflective material or a lighted lamp visible from the sides from a distance of 500 feet is required.
Operational rules and permitted areas
Riders generally have the same rights and duties as bicyclists, but they are subject to new "No-Ride Zones" in tourist areas.
Roadways: Permitted on roadways with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Riders must stay as far to the right as practicable.
Sidewalks: Generally permitted in residential neighborhoods at a maximum speed of 15 mph. However, you must yield to all pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing.
The Resort Corridor Ban: As of May 21, 2025, electric scooters are strictly prohibited on the sidewalks of the Las Vegas Strip (the Resort Corridor).
Fremont Street Ban: As of October 1, 2025, riding is prohibited on the sidewalks of Fremont Street from Main Street to Seventh Street.
Parks and Plazas: Use is permitted in city and county parks but is capped at a strict 15 mph speed limit.
Age and helmet requirements
Minimum Age: While there is no state-wide age limit for private scooters, you must be at least 16 years old to operate a shared (rental) e-scooter.
Helmet Law: Under the 2025 Clark County and Las Vegas ordinances, helmets are mandatory for all riders under 18 years of age.
Adults: Adults are not legally required to wear a helmet, though it is strongly recommended by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.
Fines and enforcement
Nevada cities have implemented a tiered fine system for 2026 to discourage reckless riding and "Resort Corridor" violations:
First Offense: $150 fine.
Second Offense: $300 fine.
Third and Subsequent Offenses: Up to $600 fine.
Parental Liability: Parents or guardians are financially responsible for any fines incurred by minors.
Legal summary for Nevada Electric Scooters
For a device like the Bo Model M:
The 20 mph Limit: Even if the motor is within the power limits, a top speed of 20 mph is required to remain in the electric scooter category.
If it exceeds 20 mph, you are technically operating an unregistered moped.
DUI Clarification: Under NRS 484C.110, Nevada's specific DUI laws generally apply only to "vehicles."
While some legal interpretations suggest e-scooters are excluded from the motor vehicle definition for certain DUI penalties, police can and do arrest intoxicated riders for Reckless Endangerment.
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 Nevada, 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.
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