6 Vehicles That Are Banned From New York Roads

Did you know that there are six vehicles that are NOT allowed to be driven on New York State sidewalks, streets or highways?

As the warmer weather approaches and gas prices continue to hit our monthly budgets hard, some New Yorkers might be thinking about using an alternate type of vehicle to get from one place to another.

What's Allowed on New York Roads

Before we tell you about the vehicles that are banned in New York (below) let's start with what's allowed. Scooters and e-bikes have become a popular form of transportation for many people who live in more populated cities and towns. Both options are completely legal in New York as long as you follow the rules set forth by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Electric scooters that have a maximum speed of no more than twenty miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor are legal. It is illegal to operate an electric scooter in excess of fifteen miles per hour.

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E-Bikes are classified under different "types and classes", meaning each one is defined by a different set of rules, which you can find here. Riders are allowed to operate these devices on highways with a posted speed limit of 30 MPH or less. Drivers cannot operate these devices on a sidewalk except as authorized by local law or ordinance according to the DMV.

Banned Vehicles in New York

The DMV states that New Yorkers cannot register or operate six specific motorized devices on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk, or another area that allows public motor vehicle traffic in New York State. If an operator is caught, they could be arrested!

Here are the motorized devices that are banned from New York roads according to the DMV.