I took my daughter for her first ride around the block yesterday. Had all her gear on, just putted around, no where close to the speed limit. I was going to wait till she was at least 6 or 7, she is 5 now, tall, can reach the pegs fine. It was my wifes idea to take her for a toot. I was probably more nervous than she was. But it was still really cool. I have been waiting a long time for that.