| As the popularity of motorized scooters has grown | | | | The operator must wear a helmet that meets or |
| over the years, a number of incidents have raised the | | | | exceeds US safety standards |
| issue of Massachusetts scooter safety. Scooter | | | | The operator must be at least 16 years of age, and |
| wrecks have lead to personal injuries, head trauma, | | | | have a valid driver's license or learner's permit |
| and several unfortunate deaths. Some critics have | | | | Motorized scooters may not be operated at a |
| called for Massachusetts scooter laws to require | | | | speed exceeding 20 miles per hour |
| certification by the Motorcycle Safety Administration. | | | | Motorized scooters may not be operated upon |
| Currently, no such legislation has been passed. | | | | any way before sunrise or after sunset |
| Massachusetts Scooter Laws | | | | No passengers may be carried upon a motorized |
| The commonwealth of Massachusetts registry of | | | | scooter |
| motor vehicles defines a scooter as a two-wheeled | | | | While Massachusetts scooter laws consider scooters |
| tandem or three-wheeled device that: | | | | to be motorized vehicles for the purposes of enforcing |
| Has handlebars; | | | | traffic laws, they are not recognized as motor vehicles |
| Is designed to be stood upon or sat upon by the | | | | (motorcycles) or motorized bicycles (mopeds). |
| operator; | | | | When You Have Been Involved In a Scooter Accident |
| Is powered by an electric- or gas-powered motor | | | | in Massachusetts |
| that is capable of propelling the device with or without | | | | If you have been involved in a scooter accident in |
| human propulsion; | | | | Massachusetts, you can learn about your rights by |
| Is equipped with operational stop and turn signals; | | | | contacting a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer. A |
| and | | | | lawyer will investigate your story, and tell you whether |
| Complies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle | | | | you have a strong personal injury case. In such a case, |
| Safety Standards | | | | you may want to file a claim for personal injury |
| Additionally, Massachusetts scooter laws include the | | | | compensation. |
| following restrictions | | | | |