Toy Vehicles

What are Toy Vehicles?

The following items are examples of toy vehicles, regardless of whether they are gas or electric powered.  This list is not all inclusive:

Colorado Revised Statute 42-1-102 (103.5), gives the following definition: 

“Toy vehicle” means any vehicle, whether or not home-built by the user, that has wheels with an outside diameter of not more than 14” and is not designed, approved, or intended for use on public roadways or highways.  “Toy vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, gas-powered or electric-powered vehicles commonly known as mini bikes, “pocket” bikes, Kamikaze boards, go-peds, and stand-up scooters.

Summary of laws regarding the use of Toy Vehicles in Broomfield:

• Toy vehicles MAY NOT be ridden on public roadways.

• Toy vehicles MAY NOT be ridden on sidewalks, bike trails, parks, fields, or any other areas commonly used by pedestrians and bicycles.

• Toy vehicles MAY be ridden on private property with the property owner's consent; however, the surface must be improved, not dirt or grass.

Can Toy Vehicles be ridden on public roadways?

NO.  Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-109(9) and Model Traffic Code 109(9) state in part:

…"It is also unlawful for any person upon roller skates or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device to go upon any roadway except while crossing a highway in a crosswalk, and when so crossing such person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians."

Can Toy Vehicles be ridden on sidewalks or bike trails?

NO.  Broomfield Municipal Code 10-16-020, Motorized Vehicles Restricted, lists areas in which motor vehicles or recreational vehicles are prohibited.  It states in part:

(E) On any other publicly or privately owned parks, ball fields, recreational areas, bike trails, horse trails, lake areas, easements, sidewalk, or other areas dedicated to or commonly used for pedestrian or bicycle traffic.

Can a parent give permission to a child to ride a Toy Vehicle on the sidewalk or other areas where bicycles can be ridden?

NO.  Broomfield Municipal Code 10-16-040, Responsibility of Adults for Minors, reads:

It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, or any adult to authorize, assist, permit, or encourage any minor to operate any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

For more information on Broomfield Municipal Ordinance, please visit Title 10, Chapter 16 of the Broomfield Municipal Code.