Laws by state / Kansas
Kansas
What Kansas's statutes say about riding each kind of personal electric vehicle. Local rules can be stricter.
E-bikes
How the law defines it: Three-class system ("electric-assisted bicycle"): two or three wheels, a saddle, working pedals and a motor under 750 W. Class 1 (pedal assist) and Class 2 (throttle) stop assisting at 20 mph; Class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph. Not a motor vehicle.
Road
Allowed
Same rights and duties as bicycle riders; allowed on streets, highways and roadways. Cities may regulate e-bikes on their streets.
Bike lane
Allowed
Allowed in bicycle lanes.
Sidewalk
Local rules decide
No state rule; cities may regulate e-bikes on sidewalks.
Paths and trails
Local rules decide
Allowed on bike and multi-use paths, trails and trail networks unless the city, county or state agency restricts or bans e-bikes or a class. Natural-surface non-motorized trails are left to the managing agency.
- Helmet
- Not addressed in statute.
- Minimum age
- Class 3: 16 (younger riders may be passengers on a Class 3 built for one). None for Class 1/2.
- Speed limit or cap
- Motor assist stops at 20 mph (Class 1/2) or 28 mph (Class 3).
- Motor power cap
- Under 750 W
- License, registration, insurance
- No insurance, driver's license, registration, title or plate.
- Also worth knowing
- Since Jan. 1, 2023 manufacturers must label class, top assisted speed and wattage; tampering that changes speed is barred unless the label is replaced.
Checked October 26, 2026
Statutes: K.S.A. 8-1489; K.S.A. 8-126(w); K.S.A. 8-1592b
- K.S.A. 8-1592b (Electric-assisted bicycles)
- K.S.A. 8-1489 (Electric-assisted bicycle defined)
- K.S.A. 8-126 (Definitions)
E-scooters
How the law defines it: "Electric-assisted scooter": self-propelled vehicle (not an e-bike) with at least two wheels, an electric motor, handlebars, a brake and a deck to stand on.
Road
Allowed with limits
Bicycle traffic rules apply, but scooters may not be ridden on interstate, federal or state highways (crossing is allowed). Cities and counties may further restrict or ban them.
Bike lane
Allowed
Bicycle traffic rules apply.
Sidewalk
Local rules decide
No state rule; cities and counties may restrict or ban scooters on sidewalks.
Paths and trails
Not addressed in statute
Not addressed in statute.
- Helmet
- Not addressed in statute.
- Minimum age
- None in statute.
- Speed limit or cap
- None in statute.
- Motor power cap
- None in statute.
- License, registration, insurance
- Not addressed in statute. Scooters are not among the devices excluded from "motor vehicle" in K.S.A. 8-126(w).
Checked October 26, 2026
Statutes: K.S.A. 8-126(h); K.S.A. 8-126(w); K.S.A. 8-15,113
Something wrong in this section? Tell us.Electric boards (incl. Onewheel-style)
Not addressed in statute. We found no Kansas statute that covers this vehicle by name or by a definition that clearly fits it. That isn't permission: police and cities may treat it under another category.
Checked October 26, 2026
Something wrong in this section? Tell us.Electric unicycles
Not addressed in statute. We found no Kansas statute that covers this vehicle by name or by a definition that clearly fits it. That isn't permission: police and cities may treat it under another category. EPAMD covers only self-balancing devices with two side-by-side wheels, so electric unicycles are not covered.