Those who walk on local city streets can attest to the growing need to share roads and sidewalks with riders of scooters, E-bikes, and in some cases, even dirt bikes.

Many aren’t happy. The weekly police log reports residents stopping by the department to discuss problems stemming from those vehicles, or to ask questions about what legal operation entails.

Last week the city of Prior Lake issued this information regarding what is required of riders for each vehicle type.

Motorized foot scooters

• Riders must be at least 12 years of age.
• Scooters are allowed on multi-use paths and trails.
• Riders must wear a helmet if they are under age 18.
• The maximum speed a scooter can be driven is 15 miles per hour.

Electric-Assisted Bicycles

• Riders must be at least 15 years old.
• E-Bikes are allowed on multi-use paths and trails, but riders must abide by the same traffic laws as motorized vehicles.
• Use of a helmet is preferred but not required.
• Operators cannot exceed a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour or a 750-watt motor.

E-Motorcycles and Dirt Bikes

• Use of such vehicles is illegal unless the bike is registered through the Department of Motor Vehicles as a motorcycle and the driver must have a motorcycle license.
• Vehicles are allowed on private property without registration or license.
• If the person driving the vehicle is under age 18, wearing a helmet is required.
• Use of a helmet is not required on private property.
• The same traffic laws governing motor vehicles apply to E-motorcycles and dirt bikes, unless on private property.