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HA1TOHB114 • 2025

This Amendment lowers the top speed of a "low-speed scooter" from 19 mph to 15 mph and requires operators to be at least 14 years old.

This Amendment lowers the top speed of a "low-speed scooter" from 19 mph to 15 mph and requires operators to be at least 14 years old.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Passed In House by Voice Vote
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties for violations.

Lower Speed Limit for Scooters

This law changes the top speed of low-speed scooters to 15 mph and sets a minimum age requirement of 14 years old for operators.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the maximum speed limit for low-speed scooters from 19 miles per hour (mph) to 15 mph.
  • Requires scooter riders to be at least 14 years old.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who ride or own low-speed scooters

Terms To Know

low-speed scooter
A type of small, motorized vehicle that runs on batteries and has a top speed under 15 miles per hour.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if someone breaks the new rules.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced or who will enforce it.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-05-20 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment lowers the top speed of a "low-speed scooter" from 19 mph to 15 mph and requires operators to be at least 14 years old.
This Amendment lowers the top speed of a "low-speed scooter" from 19 mph to 15 mph and requires operators to be at least 14 years old.
This Amendment also makes a technical correction.