The trial judge noted that an LSES is not considered a motor vehicle under the Progressive policy, and that New Jersey motor vehicle law specifically excluded low-speed electric scooters from the definition of The trial judge noted that an LSES is not considered a motor vehicle under the Progressive policy, and that New Jersey motor vehicle law specifically excluded low-speed electric scooters from the definition of "motor vehicle" for coverage purposes. Credit: Jason Doiy/ALM

The Superior Court of New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor of an insurer defending the denial of a PIP claim for an insured riding a low-speed electric scooter (LSES). The case is Goyco v. Progressive Ins. Co., 2023 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1117 (N.J. Super Ct. App. Div., 2023). Please note that this case is unpublished and therefore has limited precedential value. 

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