Electric Scooter

Question

David asked:  Can I operate an electric scooter without a license?

Answer

If your vehicle doesn’t fall in the exclusions in the definition of “motor vehicle” in the drivers’ license section of the statutes, a license is required.

s. 322.03 – Drivers must be licensed; penalties

(1) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver license issued under this chapter.

s. 322.01 – Definitions

(27) “Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle …. excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles ….