New Bill To Allow More Scooters On The Road

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a new bill into law allowing more ride-on scooters on the road. 

These scooters could be your next way to get to work with current gas prices. 

“It makes them much more accessible and affordable by having not many license requirements or insurance requirements and things like that,” said Chris Riggs, CEO of Oklahoma City-based Freedom Scooters.  

Unless required by local ordinance, these low-speed models would require no driver’s license, insurance or registration. 

These scooters could also be operated by anyone 14 years and older, like an e-bike. 

This law explicitly targets small gas or electric-powered scooters smaller than 50cc in engine size, with max speeds of 35 mph. 

State Sen. Brenda Stanley (R) authored this bill, saying, “getting up to 110MPG, these scooters are a fuel-efficient option for citizens making local commutes.” 

“I wanted something fun and affordable for citizens in a time where gas prices are over $4 a gallon. We needed affordable transportation,” said Riggs. 

The goal was to give Oklahomans a different way to get around. 

If the speed of the bike or scooter goes over 35 miles per hour, that will be considered a motorcycle, changing the law you’ll fall under. 

But for people jumping on a Freedom or Vespa, helmets are required for those 18 years and younger. 

“They start at $2500, and they get up to 100 miles per gallon on fuel economy,” said Riggs. 

This new scooter law goes into effect on November 1st. 

City leaders can further regulate scooters with a local ordinance, so check with your city for more information.