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Anoka County, MN Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Speed cap
15 mph or posted limit for MMDs/e-scooters
Off-trail riding
requires Director's permit
Applies to
county park system property only
Penalty class
petty misdemeanor
Enforced by
Sheriff, peace officers, Park Services Manager
Ordinance
Amended/Restated #2018-01, readopted July 23, 2024

Summary

Anoka County's Parks Ordinance caps electric scooters and other Micro Mobility Devices (MMDs) at 15 mph or the posted speed limit on county park property. Riders must also stay off unmarked ground: any self-propelled scooter needs a Director's permit to leave designated roadways and trails. The rule covers county-owned parkland only, not city streets.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use a self-propelled vehicle, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles as defined in Minnesota Statutes. Chapter 169, other self-propelled vehicles, motorized skateboards and scooters, go-carts, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), within county parks, except on established roadways, trails or other areas designated for such purpose within said parks except by Permit from the Director or designee. ... Section 2 - Micro Mobility Devices (MMD) a. Ride a MMD in excess of a 15 mph or posted speed limit; or b. Operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. Operator is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards existing and must use due care in operating a MMD. In every event speed shall be so restricted as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.

Full Breakdown

Anoka County has no dockless or shared-scooter share-station program of its own; the county's authority here runs through the Amended and Restated Parks Ordinance No. 2018-01 (readopted July 23, 2024), which governs conduct on land "under the jurisdiction, control, or ownership of Anoka County" as a unit of the county park system. Chapter VII, Section 1 makes it unlawful to ride any self-propelled vehicle, including "motorized skateboards and scooters," within a county park except on established roadways or trails, unless the Parks Director issues a permit for a different area.

Section 2 then targets Micro Mobility Devices specifically, defined in Chapter I to include electric scooters and other small, lightweight, wheeled electric-powered conveyances: it is unlawful to ride one faster than 15 mph or a lower posted limit, or faster than is reasonable and prudent for conditions, and riders must remain alert to hazards and use due care to avoid colliding with people, vehicles, or other conveyances. Whether the scooter is privately owned or dropped off by a rental company, the same speed cap and trail restriction apply on county park land; the ordinance does not distinguish shared fleets from personal devices.

This rule reaches only county park property, not the public streets of Blaine, Coon Rapids, Anoka, or the county's other cities, each of which sets its own rules for scooters on sidewalks and roadways.

Violations & Fines

Violating either section is a petty misdemeanor under Chapter VIII, Section 2, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both; collected fines go into the county park fund. The Anoka County Sheriff, other peace officers, and the Park Services Manager and authorized park employees may issue warnings and eject riders who break the rule, and the Parks Director can revoke any permit for a violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride a rented e-scooter in an Anoka County park?
Yes, but the same rules apply as to any other scooter: stay on designated roadways or trails and keep the speed at or below 15 mph or the posted limit. The ordinance treats rented and personal scooters the same way.
Does Anoka County run a shared or dockless scooter program?
No. The county's ordinance regulates how any Micro Mobility Device may be used on park property; it does not establish a county-operated share-station or dockless scooter fleet.
Can I ride my scooter off the marked trails in a park?
Not without a permit. Chapter VII, Section 1 requires a permit from the Parks Director to use a self-propelled vehicle, including a scooter, anywhere in a county park outside established roadways or trails.
What happens if I'm caught speeding on a scooter in a park?
You can be charged with a petty misdemeanor carrying a fine and/or imprisonment under Chapter VIII, Section 2, and a park employee or peace officer can eject you from the park on the spot.

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