Santa Fe
Legal score 74 · Workable · named in law · 12 of 20 verified · as of 2026-08-31
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Santa Fe city
What the law calls it
Allowed, with conditions
- The law’s definition names a motor of no more than 750 W. The ordinance names no measurement basis — rated, continuous or peak.
- The law’s definition names a top speed of no more than 28 mph.
The law names this device.
750 W max motor power · 28 mph max speed
For wheels up to 750 W and 28 mph
equipped with one wheel and a motor of no more than seven hundred fifty (750) watts
§ 12-1-86.5
Santa Fe city
Roads
Allowed, with conditions
- Holding on to another vehicle while riding is prohibited. § 12-8-4: no clinging to vehicles.
- Prohibited on roads where a sign says so. § 12-10-3.1: the traffic administrator may designate heavily travelled streets where unicycles are barred, with signage.
The law names this device.
Operators of bicycles and unicycles have the same rights as operators of motor vehicles in the use of streets, highways and roadways within the city
§ 12-8-2
Santa Fe city
Motorways and limited-access highways
Prohibited
- Prohibited on motorways and limited-access highways.
The law names this device.
No pedestrian, bicycle, unicycle, or other non-motorized traffic shall use any controlled-access street
§ 12-6-2.16
Santa Fe city
Bike lanes
Allowed, with conditions
The law names this device.
a bicyclist or unicyclist having entered such a lane shall endeavor to maintain the lane
§ 12-8-12
Santa Fe city
Sidewalks and footpaths
Allowed, with conditions
- Prohibited on sidewalks and footpaths where a sign says so.
- On sidewalks and footpaths: 10 mph or under.
- Give way to people walking.
The law names this device.
No person shall ride a bicycle or unicycle on any sidewalk when signs are posted prohibiting the riding of bicycles or unicycles on the sidewalk
§ 12-8-15
Santa Fe city
Helmets
Not required — no rule addresses it
The law names this device.
It is unlawful for a parent or legal guardian of a minor to knowingly permit that minor to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard unless that minor wears a well-fitted protective bicycle helmet
§§ 32A-24-2, 32A-24-3
Santa Fe city
Minimum age
No minimum age — no rule sets one
The law names this device.
delete “And to prohibit anyone under the age of sixteen from riding a class two electric unicycle”
Floor amendment to Ordinance No. 2023-24
Santa Fe city
Driver license
Not required — no rule addresses it
The law names this device.
every vehicle, except electric bicycles and electric unicycles, that is propelled by electric power obtained from batteries
§ 12-1-40
Santa Fe city
Registration and plates
Not required — no rule addresses it
The law names this device.
every vehicle, except electric bicycles and electric unicycles, that is propelled by electric power obtained from batteries
§ 12-1-40
Santa Fe city
Insurance
Not required — no rule addresses it
The law names this device.
every vehicle, except electric bicycles and electric unicycles, that is propelled by electric power obtained from batteries
§ 12-1-40
Santa Fe city
Speed limits
Allowed, with conditions
The law names this device.
750 W max motor power · 28 mph max speed
For wheels up to 750 W and 28 mph
Where riding on sidewalks is allowed, bicycles and unicycles shall be limited to ten (10) miles per hour
§ 12-8-10
Santa Fe city
Lights, brakes and other equipment
Lamps and brakes required
- At night: a white front lamp visible at 500 ft, a red rear reflector. Rear red reflector visible from 50 to 300 feet; an optional rear red lamp visible 500 feet is permitted; a helmet-mounted white lamp may substitute for the frame lamp.
- A working brake is required. § 12-8-7.B: a brake capable of stopping the device on dry, level, clean pavement. No stopping distance is specified.
The law names this device.
Every bicycle or unicycle shall be equipped with a brake or other means which will enable the operator to bring the bicycle or unicycle promptly to a stop on dry, level, clean pavement
§ 12-8-7
Why the other subjects have no card
- No card for this yet: PEVRA has not verified this rule against its official source. A card would print a claim nobody here can stand behind. (8 subjects)
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