Virginia legal term
Motorized skateboard or scooter in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Motorized skateboard or scooter” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Motorized skateboard or scooter” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Motorized skateboard or scooter" means every vehicle, regardless of the number of its wheels in contact with the ground, that (i) is designed to allow an operator to sit or stand, (ii) has no manufacturer-issued vehicle identification number, (iii) is powered in whole or in part by an electric motor, (iv) weighs less than 100 pounds, and (v) has a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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