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Pueblo, CO Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

License fee
$500 initial, $200 renewal/yr
Minimum rider age
18 years old
Sidewalk riding
Not allowed
Max speed
15 mph
Abandoned scooter removal
After 72 hours parked

Summary

Pueblo requires a City license to run a shared scooter fleet, sets a minimum rider age of 18, bans riding on sidewalks and walkways, and caps top speed at 15 mph under Sec. 9-9-67.

(a)Riders of shared electric scooters shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older.(b)A shared electric scooter shall not be operated on sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways or paths in the City.(e)No Licensee shall place a shared electric scooter in service which is capable of exceeding a maximum speed of fifteen (15) mph.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 109).

Full Breakdown

Any company operating shared electric scooters in Pueblo must hold a non-exclusive City license (initial fee $500, $200 annual renewal, plus $0.10 per completed ride). Under the operating regulations, riders must be 18 or older, scooters may not be ridden on sidewalks or pedestrian paths, top speed is capped at 15 mph, and licensees must provide 24-hour customer service and relocate or remove improperly parked, damaged, or unsafe scooters, including any left in one spot over 72 hours.

Violations & Fines

Operating an unlicensed scooter service, or violating the sidewalk ban or other operating rules, is grounds for the License Officer to suspend or revoke the license under Sec. 9-9-71 after notice and a hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride a shared scooter on the sidewalk in Pueblo?
No. Sec. 9-9-67(b) bars operating shared electric scooters on sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways and paths; riders must use streets and, where available, bike lanes.
How old do you have to be to ride a shared scooter in Pueblo?
At least 18, per Sec. 9-9-67(a). Scooters also can't exceed 15 mph under Sec. 9-9-67(e).

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