10/02/2026
NEW CITY ORDINANCE – ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES 🚨
The City of Hugoton has adopted Ordinance No. 864, establishing regulations for electric scooters and electric bicycles within the city limits. The ordinance is intended to promote safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists.
Here are some of the key regulations:
🪖 HELMETS
• Anyone under 18 operating an electric mobility device on a public right-of-way must wear a properly fitted bicycle or motorcycle helmet.
đź›´ ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
• No one under 12 years old may operate an electric-assisted scooter on a public right-of-way.
• No passengers are allowed on electric-assisted scooters.
• Scooters may not be attached to moving vehicles.
🚦 WHERE THEY CAN OPERATE
• Electric mobility devices may be operated on sidewalks, unless otherwise prohibited.
• Riders must yield to pedestrians and provide an audible warning when reasonably necessary when passing.
• Electric mobility devices are prohibited on U.S. Highway 56, Main Street, 6th Street, Washington Street, and other state or federal highways within the city, except when legally crossing.
• Electric-assisted scooters cannot be operated on roadways with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH or higher, except when legally crossing.
⚠️ SAFE OPERATION
Operators may not:
• Ride recklessly or negligently
• Use a handheld cell phone or electronic device while operating
• Operate while impaired by alcohol or drugs
• Operate in a manner that endangers people or property
• Perform dangerous stunts, jumps, wheelies, or similar maneuvers
• Exceed the posted speed limit for motor vehicles
đź’ˇ NIGHTTIME RIDING
Electric mobility devices operated between sunset and sunrise must have the lighting and reflectors required by Kansas law.
đźš« PARKING
Electric mobility devices cannot be left where they obstruct sidewalks, crosswalks, entrances, driveways, handicap access routes, or roadways.
đź’° PENALTIES
Violations are municipal offenses and may result in a fine of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for a second or subsequent offense.
The ordinance also requires electric bicycles to follow applicable Kansas laws governing bicycles and electric bicycles.
đź“Ś Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these regulations and help keep our streets, sidewalks, and community safe for everyone.
This post highlights portions of Ordinance No. 864. Please refer to the complete ordinance for all requirements.
