There is no Ohio law specific to the operation of these types of devices; however there has been some directives from the Ohio BMV as well as case law from the state of Florida that clarify the standing of these vehicles under existing laws and village ordinances. Under Groveport Codified Ordinances and the Ohio Revised Code, these devices are classified as a motor vehicle because they are a vehicle that is propelled by power other than muscular power and they do not fit under any of the exceptions found in the definition of a motor vehicle. They cannot be considered a bicycle because they are not powered solely by human power. Although they are considered a motor vehicle, it is illegal to operate such a device upon a public street since they cannot be licensed and do not meet minimum vehicle equipment requirements. It is also illegal to operate these devices upon a sidewalk because the law states that “no person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle upon a sidewalk.”

As such, the use of any of these types of devices would be strictly limited to private property under existing traffic laws.