Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 1 ("Motorized scooter" defined)
Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 1E (Motorized scooters; operation regulations)
- Motorized scooters must have brake light and turn signals
- Operator must have a license or learner’s permit
- Operator must wear a helmet
- Maximum speed is 20 m.p.h.
- No use after dark is permitted
Regulations: 540 Mass. Code Regs. 2.00
- Motorized scooters need not be and cannot be registered
Bills that would relax current statutory requirements have been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate and endorsed by the governor
- Gov. Baker Boosts Effort To Bring Electric Scooters Back To Mass. (1/22/2019)
- SD.1986 (Introduced by Senator Nick Collins)
- SD 2167 (Introduced by Senator Nick Collins)

North Carolina:

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-4.01(27j) defines "moped" in terms that appear to include e-scooters. However, mopeds must be registered and be issued plates, and to be registered each must have vehicle identification number (VIN). Contemporary e-scooters lack VINs.
They clearly fall within the definition of "motor vehicle" and cannot, therefore, be ridden without registration on public roads. Nor can they be ridden on sidewalks. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-50(a), 20-160. However, if ridden on public roads they are subject to the state's DWI law. State v. Crow, 175 N.C. App. 119, 623 S.E.2d 68 (2005).
A bill that would authorize and regulate e-scooter use has been introduced in the North Carolina House
- House Bill 77

State Law on Scooters

In General