Guidelines
Yield to Pedestrians
Pedestrians always have the right-of way on campus sidewalks and walkways. Slow down and give people plenty of space.
Building Restrictions
Do not ride electric scooters inside any campus buildings, classrooms, or administrative facilities. Do not ride or park scooters within 10 feet of any building entrance or exit.
Speed Management
Keep your speed at a safe, controlled pace (and remember that Arkansas state law caps personal motorized scooter speeds at 15 mph on public property.
Parking Safely
Park your scooter out of the way of foot traffic, building entrances, and handicap ramps so it does not create a tripping hazard or block accessibility.
General Rules and Laws
Prohibited in Most Major Cities
In many U.S. cities and downtown business districts, riding an electric scooter on the sidewalk is strickly illegal. Cities ofen classify them as motorized vehicles that belong on strees or bike lanes.
Local Exceptions
Some residential areas, quiter suburbs, or specitic states permit sidewalk riding unless a local municipal ordinance ban is.
Mobility Devices Differ
Standard e-scooters are heavily regulated, but motorized mobility devices used for accessibility are federally protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are generally allowed on sidewalks.
Arkansas State Rules to Remember
If you are riding on public infrastructure anywhere in the state, you must follow these legal requirements.
Where to Ride
E-scooters are legally permitted on public streets with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, keepting as far to the right as practicable.
Speed Limit
Even if your scooter can go faster, the state-mandated operating speed limit is 15 mph.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 16 years old to legally operate an electric scooter on public property.