Virginia law allows localities to regulate or establish pilot programs for the use and hire of motorized skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and electric bikes. These regulations can include licensing requirements and must be consistent with state law. Existing operators can continue to operate under certain conditions if no local regulations were enacted between January and March 2020.
Yes, Virginia localities can regulate or establish pilot programs for motorized skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and electric bikes, including licensing requirements.
Yes, operators who offered these services between January 1 and March 27, 2020, can continue to operate and are subject to future regulations.
Operators may be required to obtain a license if the local ordinance or regulation mandates it; otherwise, they can operate without one if no regulation exists.
Yes, localities can revise or amend their regulations or ordinances related to motorized skateboards, scooters, bicycles, or electric bikes at any time.