The City of Delano shared follow-up information on California e-scooter laws under CVC § 21235. Riders must have a valid driver’s license or instruction permit, with the minimum age to apply being 15½ years old. To operate an e-scooter on public roads, riders must be at least 16 years old.
Minors under 18 must wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. E-scooters cannot exceed 15 mph, cannot be ridden on sidewalks, and are limited to one rider. Most rental companies require users to be 18 or older and verify age through a full driver’s license scan…