FAQs about e-Scooters in St. George

Elijah Wood enjoying a scooter ride

1. Do I need a driver’s license to ride a scooter?

No. The scooters are intended for non-license holders. You do not need a driver’s license to enjoy the electric scooters.

2. Can I ride an electric scooter on the sidewalk?

Yes. In St. George, you can ride your battery-powered scooter on the sidewalk; however, you must obey all the rules of a pedestrian when you are riding on the sidewalk.

3. Can I ride an electric scooter on the street?

Sometimes. The law states that you can ride your e-scooter in the street ONLY when the speed limit is 25mph or less and has only one lane of travel each way. In other words, you cannot ride your Spin Scooter on Bluff street, Dixie Drive, or any other street with a speed limit of over 25mph or more than one lane.

4. Can I ride with a passenger on the same scooter?

No. The law specifically states that these new Spin Scooters are to be ridden by only one person at a time. No tandem riding. To ride with a passenger is a violation and you could be ticketed.

5. Does my Auto Insurance cover me in case of an accident?

Yes, most likely. Most auto insurances will cover you if you are riding electric scooters as if you are a pedestrian. However, there are exemptions that you must check, and you must first go through the at-fault-driver’s insurance if hit by a vehicle.

6. Is a helmet required on an Electric Scooter?

Utah Law does not require you to wear a helmet while riding an electric scooter. However, by refusing to wear a helmet, you could be held partially responsible for your injuries. You should always wear a helmet when you are riding the electric scooters.

7. When is the Electric Scooter Company Liable, like Spin?

According to Utah Law, the owner of the scooter cannot knowingly allow a user to violate the law. If the scooter company had knowledge of continuing violations of the law, they can be held accountable for not preventing those violations.  

           

The only other way the scooter company is liable for your injuries is if there was a malfunction of the scooter itself. Brakes malfunctioning, wheels falling off, and handlebars disconnecting are problems the scooters have seen in the past. If this happens to you, gather witnesses, pictures, and proof. You must preserve the scooter itself to make a claim.

NOW YOU KNOW!