3D terrain map of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet, with bike lanes, paths and trails drawn over the hills

8 U.S. cities · Checked Nov 1, 2026

Know where you can ride.

Lane-by-lane maps and plain-English rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and golf carts. Every rule links to its source.

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Pittsburgh, PA · bike network on terrain, 1.7× vertical · Map credits

How to read the maps

Four colors. One question: can I ride here?

  • AllowedA cited rule says yes.
  • RestrictedYes, with conditions like speed, age or road type.
  • Not allowedA cited rule says no.
  • UnclearOur sources don't settle it. Check signs.

The cities

Pick a city

Each guide covers local rules, a state baseline and an interactive terrain map, with links to official city and state sources.

01 · NYNew York City
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterAllowed
  • Golf cartNot allowed
Rules & map 02 · CALos Angeles
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterRestricted
  • Golf cartRestricted
Rules & map 03 · ILChicago
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterRestricted
  • Golf cartNot allowed
Rules & map 04 · TXHouston
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterRestricted
  • Golf cartUnclear
Rules & map 05 · AZPhoenix
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterRestricted
  • Golf cartRestricted
Rules & map 06 · PAPhiladelphia
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterNot allowed
  • Golf cartNot allowed
Rules & map 07 · TXDallas
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterRestricted
  • Golf cartRestricted
Rules & map 08 · PAPittsburgh
  • E-bikeAllowed
  • ScooterNot allowed
  • Golf cartNot allowed
Rules & map

Know your vehicle

What are you riding?

The rules depend on the vehicle's legal category, not on what it's called in the store.

01

E-bikes: Class 1, 2, 3

In most states, Class 1 bikes assist only while you pedal, up to 20 mph. Class 2 bikes have a throttle, up to 20 mph. Class 3 bikes assist while you pedal, up to 28 mph. Some states, like Pennsylvania, don't use classes at all.

Vehicle types

02

E-scooters

Stand-up electric scooters have rules that change a lot from state to state. They're legal in NYC, LA and Chicago, but Pennsylvania still doesn't allow personal e-scooters on public roads.

State laws

03

Golf carts vs. LSVs

A golf cart isn't the same as a low-speed vehicle (LSV). An LSV meets federal safety standards and can be registered. Golf carts usually need a local ordinance to use any public road.

Golf carts

Not listed?

Check your own town in five minutes.

Follow our method for finding your town's ordinance, park and trail rules, and state law.

How to check your town's rules

Not legal advice. We summarize public sources and link every rule to its source. Local rules and posted signs can be stricter, so always check your local ordinance.

Hero and city images are rendered from our own maps. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Basemap OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles. Terrain: Terrain Tiles on AWS Open Data (Mapzen/Tilezen), from USGS 3DEP, SRTM and GMTED2010 (U.S. Geological Survey) and NOAA ETOPO1.