Online Micromobility Safety Classes in Texas

Riding e‑bikes and e‑scooters is now part of daily life in Texas—from downtown commutes to neighborhood errands and campus trips. If you were asked to complete safety training after a citation or as part of a workplace, school, or personal development plan, the CourtCure Micromobility Safety course delivers practical skills in visibility, roadway awareness, and risk reduction. The same online course is available in 2‑hour and 4‑hour options and can be completed on your own schedule. Because Texas rules mix state law with city‑level details, we’ve summarized what riders typically need to verify locally before enrolling. Use this page to understand how Texas defines and places e‑bikes and e‑scooters, where local rules usually appear, and what to ask the authority who referred you. Then choose the course length that matches the hours you were assigned and get started today.

Micromobility in Texas spans personal e‑bikes, privately owned or shared stand‑up e‑scooters, and other small devices. State law sets the baseline and local jurisdictions add details. For bicycles, Texas requires a front white light (visible at least 500 feet) and either a red rear reflector or a red rear lamp (visible at least 500 feet) for nighttime riding, plus an effective brake. Positioning rules require slower riders to keep as far right as practicable, with sensible exceptions (for example, when a lane is too narrow to share side‑by‑side). Electric bicycles are recognized and generally operate under bicycle rules. Texas also adopted the national three‑class e‑bike system and requires a permanent class label from the manufacturer or seller; some facilities or local rules reference the bike’s class, and Class 3 e‑bikes have a 15‑and‑older operator age limit. Stand‑up “motor‑assisted scooters” (the category that typically covers e‑scooters) have their own placement rule: they may operate only on streets posted 35 mph or below, can cross higher‑speed roads at intersections, and—unless a city or county restricts them—may be used on sidewalks or on bike‑only paths. Texas law also clarifies what local governments can and cannot do: they may set bicycle speed limits on paths and can regulate sidewalk riding, but they generally cannot prohibit e‑bikes in areas where non‑electric bicycles are allowed (subject to narrow exceptions for certain natural‑surface non‑motor areas). Because Texas lets cities administer shared micromobility, local details matter. Austin maintains a Shared Mobility program with operating and parking guidance, plus a local helmet rule for children using micromobility devices or bicycles. Dallas’ code incorporates the state e‑bike definitions and addresses where sidewalk riding is allowed. TxDOT, at the state level, publishes rider‑safety information and campaigns but does not run a statewide rider‑education course. For any citation, diversion, campus policy, or workplace rule, confirm the exact requirement before enrolling.

Texas does not publish a single statewide requirement for a “micromobility safety course.” Whether training will be accepted is determined by the requesting authority for your situation (for example, a municipal court or probation officer after a citation, an attorney’s recommendation, an employer, a school, or a campus department). Before you purchase, contact the authority that asked you to complete a course and verify the provider, online delivery, the number of hours (2 or 4), your due date, and what completion document they require. If your ticket, diversion, or employment policy names a specific class or local program, follow those instructions. CourtCure provides general safety education; it does not represent that a particular Texas authority will accept a course unless that authority has told you so in writing.