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Laws - View Law: MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS |
Motorized skateboard use is primarily covered by city laws. In general, city laws require riders to be at least 14 years old, follow traffic signs and rules and wear a helmet while riding a motorized skateboard.
The Phoenix City Council approved a ban on ALL motorized skateboards, scooters and motorized play vehicles. They cannot be operated on public right of ways, including ALL streets and sidewalks.
No person can operate a toy vehicle (less than 5 horsepower) on city streets (Section 19-23). Tempe City codes also state that no person other than the owner of the motorized skateboard is authorized to ride it and that no passengers are allowed on it.
· Prohibits the operation of any motorized skateboard by any person under 14
· requires children 14 and over to carry a consent form signed by their parents at all times while riding it
· restricts the operation of motorized skateboards on city streets to daylight hours (not before 7 am and not after 8pm)
· restricts the speed of motorized skateboards to 25 miles per hour
· prohibits carrying of passengers when the motorized skateboard is in motion
· prohibits riding a motorized skateboard in a crosswalk
· prohibits the operators of motorized skateboards from causing excessive noise
· requires all motorized skateboard operators under 18 years old to wear helmets
· Violation of this city law is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2500 and six months in jail.
· Parental permission form is required to be carried at all times by children riding motorized skateboards.
· Children under 14 are prohibited from riding motorized skateboards.
· Prohibits riding motorized skateboards on sidewalks and on any private property where owners prohibit it.
· Motorized skateboards cannot go on roads with speed limits over 30 miles per hour and can only be operated from 7am to 8pm.
· Users cannot carry fuel or any other packages while riding it, nor alter the fuel system by adding fuel packs.
· Mesa also requires motorized skateboard riders under 18 to wear a helmet, shoes (no sandles!) and goggles.
· Violations can result in a fine of up to $300.
Check with your local police department to find out about laws concerning motorized skateboards in your community.
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