Authorizing the use of motorized scooters.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 114-916
in effectSec. 114-916. - Authorizing the use of motorized scooters.
Motorized scooters may be operated upon the streets or alleys within the City of Charleston, unless otherwise prohibited. The operator of any motorized scooter shall obey and be subject to all traffic laws of the City of Charleston and the State of West Virginia, unless otherwise stated in this Article. Notwithstanding the general authorization to operate motorized scooters, in order to eliminate hazards to public health and safety and to abate the potential public nuisance associated with the placement of rented motorized scooters on the public rights-of-way, the city council hereby requires any person seeking to operate a motorized scooter rental business within the city to enter into an agreement with the city, which shall be approved by city council prior to beginning operation.
(Bill No. 7956, 8-15-2022)
Source: City of Charleston, West Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wv/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH114TROR_ARTXIVMOSC_S114-916AUUSMOSCFetched: 11/7/2026
