North Carolina Scooter Laws
In the state of North Carolina you must be at least 16 years of age to operate a scooter on North Carolina highways or public vehicular areas.
Scooters with a motor size of 50cc, or less, with no external shifting device and driven at 30 miles per hour or less on level surfaces do not require a driver license, be registered, inspected, or covered by liability insurance.
A motorcycle safety helmet is required by law when operating any scooter on North Carolina highways.