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Mar 28, 2025

'Like, I mean, an actual scooter': Man seen riding electric scooter on I-40 in Amarillo

by: Caden Keenan Posted: Mar 26, 2025 / 12:11 PM CDT Updated: Mar 26, 2025 / 08:19 PM CDT AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Drivers in the Amarillo area may be accustomed to traffic on the city’s major

by: Caden Keenan

Posted: Mar 26, 2025 / 12:11 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 26, 2025 / 08:19 PM CDT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Drivers in the Amarillo area may be accustomed to traffic on the city’s major thoroughfares of I-40 and I-27, as well as sharing the road with motorcyclists amid the warming weather.

However, recent drivers on I-40 in Amarillo were startled to see another addition to the throng of motorists: A man in shorts, sneakers and a t-shirt traveling on a scooter in the center lane.

“Like, I mean, an actual scooter,” noted one viewer.

The viewer submitted a video to MyHighPlains.com showing the scooter driver traveling westbound on I-40, past the Washington Street and Bell Street exits, while traveling at speeds around 60-65 miles per hour.

While there may not be many specific laws in Texas for operating “an actual scooter” with a motor, they would generally fall under the same regulations as mopeds or electric bicycles.

According to the Texas Transportation Code, a motor-assisted scooter may only be operated on a street or highway where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. A person may also operate a motor-assisted scooter on a path set aside for bicycles or on a sidewalk.

For motorcyclists, helmets are also required for all riders in Texas under the age of 21, as well as those who have not completed a safety course or have no medical insurance.

More information on traffic safety and laws in Texas can be found on the Texas Department of Transportation website.

For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 News at 9:00 p.m. CST.

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