Plano, TX Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

Chapter 14, Article II of the Plano Code of Ordinances, adopted by Ordinance No. , a gas or electric motor forty (40) cubic centimeters or less, a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating the device, and the ability to be propelled by human power alone', language broad enough to cover both privately owned scooters and shared rental fleets operating in the city. Section 14-27(a) bars riding a motorized scooter on any sidewalk within the same geographic zones restricted for skateboards and roller skates under Sec.

14-7, the Downtown District, Haggard Park, the Memorial Park veterans memorial, and Legacy Town Center sidewalks next to businesses. Section 14-27(b) separately bars riding on 'a street, road, or highway that has an improved surface that is greater than twenty-seven (27) feet in width,' which rules out most of the city's larger collector and arterial streets. Section 14-28 layers on age rules: a custodian cannot let a child under 10 ride on any alley, street or highway (though sidewalks and dedicated bike paths remain open to them), and no one age 10 through 17 may ride on an alley, street or highway unless already holding a Texas driver's license or learner's permit.

Section 14-29 requires a properly fitted, ANSI/ASTM/Snell-standard helmet for any rider under 18, and for any child under 10 whose custodian allows them to ride. A violation of any provision in the article is a Class C misdemeanor fined under Sec. 14-30 and the Code's general penalty, Sec. 1-4(b).