06/02/2026
For notification and clarification purposes.
Athens Borough Police Department is issuing a notice of the rules and Pennsylvania Law regarding all types electric scooters, motorized scooters and pedacycles for use within Athens Borough. Borough.
Athens Borough does not, currently, have a local ordinance pertaining to e-bikes, scooters or motorized pedacycle.
**Therefore, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, will be applied for enforcement under Pennsylvania Law for any of these micro mobility motorized e-bikes, pedacycles or scooters, being used incorrectly or illegally.
**E‑scooters (motor) CANNOT legally be used or operated on public streets or sidewalks.
An easy way to determine if you are abiding by the law is to follow the same requirements if you were to operate a motorcycle.
The operator of the e-scooters (motor scooters) MUST MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTORCYCLE to be operated on public roadways, including registration, insurance and a valid motorcycle license.
All PennDOT‑approved equipment must be followed as well (lights, mirrors, brakes...etc.).
Any person (of all ages) found to be operating these vehicles not within compliance of the law, risks getting a citation and incurring fines and costs.
Athens Borough Police Department will enforce the applicable state laws to ensure the safety of the public.
For more information, visit https://www.pa.gov/penndot and search for PA micro mobility information sheet.