Connecticut e-bike wetgeving

Alabama

A bicycle with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 assist only while the rider pedals, cutting out at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone, to 20 mph Code of Alabama §32-1-1.1(16)
The motor must disengage when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Class 3 riders and passengers of any age must wear a bicycle helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
As on any bicycle, riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet on a public road, path or park Code of Alabama §32-5A-283
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, shoulders, bike lanes and bicycle or multi-use paths Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
After notice and a public hearing, a county or city may ban Class 1 and 2 from a bicycle or multi-use path for safety or legal reasons, and may ban Class 3 outright Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Those local path rules don't cover natural-surface trails designated nonmotorized Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle: no driver's license, registration, title, plate or insurance Code of Alabama §32-5A-267
Excluded from Alabama's motor-driven cycle and off-road vehicle laws HB 99, 2021 1 2 3

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Alaska Geen 3 klassen

Alaska's statutes have no electric bicycle category, so on public roads one is a motor-driven cycle. The term is defined only for state parks: a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes, the first under 500 watts.

Erkende klassen: De eigen definitie: Electric Bicycle
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

In state parks, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph with a motor under 500 watts, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph 11 AAC 12.990(15)
On public roads it isn't a bicycle, which Alaska defines as propelled only by human power, but a motor-driven cycle: the rider needs a driver's license, or at 14 or 15 an M2 permit Alaska Statutes §28.90.990(a)(22), 13 AAC 40.010(a)(5) 1 2 3 4 5
The DMV doesn't register e-bikes bron 1 2
In state parks, any class may ride roads open to cars or motorcycles and trails open to off-road vehicles 11 AAC 12.115
In state parks, only Class 1 may ride trails open to bicycles, including campground, picnic-area and paved trails, unless a trail is posted closed; a fat-tire Class 1 may ride wherever fat-tire bicycles may 11 AAC 12.115
A state park director may temporarily close a trail or area to e-bikes to protect the land, reduce user conflicts or for safety 11 AAC 12.115

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Arizona

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 assist only while the rider pedals, cutting out at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone, to 20 mph Arizona Revised Statutes §28-101
May have two or three wheels Arizona Revised Statutes §28-101
Carries a permanent label, in at least 9-point type, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle, except where a local authority regulates it otherwise Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819
Not a vehicle or motor vehicle under Arizona law, and excluded from the moped, motorcycle and motor driven cycle definitions Arizona Revised Statutes §28-101
No title, registration, vehicle license tax, driver's license or insurance Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819
No statewide minimum age or helmet requirement; cities may set their own Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819
Class 1 and Class 2 may ride bicycle and multi-use paths, but the local authority or state agency over a path may ban them Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819
Class 3 is kept off bicycle and multi-use paths unless the path runs within or beside a road or the agency over it allows it Arizona Revised Statutes §28-819

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Arkansas

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 assist only while the rider pedals, cutting out at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone, to 20 mph Arkansas Code §27-51-1702
Class 1 and 3 motors stop when the rider stops pedaling; a Class 2 motor stops when the brakes are applied Arkansas Code §27-51-1704
Carries a permanent label, in at least 9-point type, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Arkansas Code §27-51-1704
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Arkansas Code §27-51-1704
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Arkansas Code §27-51-1704
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Arkansas Code §27-51-1706
Class 3 riders and passengers under 21 must wear a bicycle helmet meeting 16 CFR part 1203, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer Arkansas Code §27-51-1706
Class 1 and Class 2 may ride bicycle and multi-use paths where bicycles are allowed, but the local authority over a path may ban them Arkansas Code §27-51-1705
Class 3 is kept off bicycle and multi-use paths unless the path runs within or beside a road or the local authority allows it Arkansas Code §27-51-1705
In state parks, Class 1 may ride any trail designated for bicycles; Class 2 and 3 may ride park roads but not mountain bike or multi-use trails 22 CAR §50-122
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, title or insurance Arkansas Code §27-51-1703
Excluded from Arkansas's motorized bicycle definition Act 956 of 2017

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California

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph with a speedometer.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts California Vehicle Code §312.5
A Class 1 or Class 3 motor can't propel it on its own; Class 1 and Class 2 stop assisting at 20 mph, Class 3 at 28 mph, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer California Vehicle Code §312.5
Not an electric bicycle once modified so the motor alone can exceed 20 mph, the motor exceeds 750 watts, or the pedals are removed California Vehicle Code §312.5, as amended by SB 1271 (2024) 1 2
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; it may be modified only if it still meets the definition and its label is replaced to match California Vehicle Code §§312.5, 24016 1 2
No one may sell a product, device or app that changes an electric bicycle's speed so it no longer meets the definition California Vehicle Code §24016
Must meet the CPSC's bicycle requirements, and its motor must cut out when the brakes are applied or a switch is released California Vehicle Code §24016
Since January 1, 2026, may only be sold with a battery tested by an accredited laboratory and marked with that laboratory's name or logo California Health and Safety Code §26302 1 2
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance California Vehicle Code §24016
Riders under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet; on a Class 3, every rider and passenger must wear one; a minor's helmet ticket is excused by proof of a helmet and completion of an e-bike safety course, such as the CHP's California Vehicle Code §§21212, 21213 1 2
Riders must be 16 or older to ride a Class 3, and since January 1, 2026 a Class 3 can't be sold to anyone under 16 California Vehicle Code §§21212.5, 21213 1 2 3
Must show a red reflector, or a solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector, on the rear at all times, not only after dark California Vehicle Code §21201 1 2
Ridden wherever bicycles may go, Class 3 included: since January 1, 2023 no class is barred from bike paths, bikeways or bike lanes, though a local authority may ban any class from an equestrian, hiking or recreational trail it manages, and State Parks from any bicycle path or trail California Vehicle Code §21207.5, as amended by AB 1909 (2022) 1 2
No city or county may require it to be licensed California Vehicle Code §39002 1 2
Van 1 januari 2027: A 10 mph prima facie speed limit on sidewalks, and a local authority may set a 10, 15 or 20 mph limit on a bike path or multiuse trail California Vehicle Code §§21214.8, 22352.1, added by AB 2346 (2026)
Van 1 januari 2027: Anything with a motor over 750 watts, that can exceed 20 mph on the motor alone or get assistance past 28 mph, that its maker intends to be modifiable to, or that lacks operable pedals isn't an electric bicycle and can't be sold, advertised or labeled as one; an electric bicycle's label must also name the brand and the manufacturer, importer or distributor California Vehicle Code §§312.5, 28190, as amended and added by SB 1167 (2026)
Van 1 januari 2029: Every new Class 2 must have a speedometer, and every new electric bicycle front and rear lamps California Vehicle Code §28172, added by AB 2346 (2026)
Van 1 januari 2027 tot 1 januari 2031: Cities in San Mateo County may bar riders under 12 from Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles California Vehicle Code §21214.9, added by AB 2595 (2026)

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Colorado

A vehicle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 assist only while the rider pedals, cutting out at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 may assist without pedaling, to 20 mph Colorado Revised Statutes §42-1-102(28.5)
Class 1 and 3 need a cutoff that can't be bypassed, stopping the motor when the rider stops pedaling; a Class 2 motor stops when the brakes are applied Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221
A vehicle modified out of every class, or built to be easily switched out of one by a button, setting or app, is not an electrical assisted bicycle Colorado Revised Statutes §42-1-102(28.5), as amended by HB 25-1197 1 2 3
A multiple-mode e-bike that can switch between classes must meet the rules of each class it can run as Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221, as amended by HB 25-1197 1 2 3
Van 1 januari 2027: A multiple-mode e-bike's label must name each class it can run as Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221, as amended by HB 25-1197 1 2 3
Carries a permanent label, in Arial at least 9-point, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, and must not be modified to change its speed or motor engagement unless the label is replaced to match Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221
Sellers must disclose its wattage, top speed and class; selling a vehicle that isn't one as an e-bike without a written disclosure is a deceptive trade practice Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221, as amended by HB 25-1197 1 2 3
Its lithium-ion battery must be certified by an accredited lab to a UL 2849 or EN 15194 battery standard Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221, as amended by HB 25-1197 1 2 3
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-221
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1412
Class 3 riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer Colorado Revised Statutes §§42-4-221, 42-4-1412 1 2
Class 1 and Class 2 may ride bike and pedestrian paths where bicycles are allowed, but a local authority may ban them from its paths Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1412
Class 3 is kept off bike and pedestrian paths unless the path is within a street or highway or the local authority allows it Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1412
On a sidewalk it yields to pedestrians, and local ordinances or signs may ban it there Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1412
In state parks, Class 1 and 2 may ride roads, bike lanes and trails open to bicycles; in state wildlife areas, e-bikes are limited to roads and camping or parking areas open to motor vehicles bron
Its rider has the same rights and duties as a bicyclist, and it is not a motor vehicle: no registration or driver's license Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1412 1 2

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Connecticut

A bicycle with operable foot pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 motors engage only while the rider pedals and cut out at 20 and 28 mph; a Class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone, cutting out at 20 mph or when the brakes are applied Connecticut General Statutes §14-1 1 2
Not an electric bicycle if it has a throttle that can propel it past 20 mph in any mode, or is built or modified, by a switch, software or an app, to fall outside the definition; dirt bikes and ATVs are excluded too Connecticut General Statutes §§14-1(31), 14-289n 1 2 3
Carries a conspicuous label, in at least 9-point type, stating its class, top speed and motor wattage, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer Connecticut General Statutes §14-289l, as amended by Public Act 25-159 1 2
Anyone who modifies its speed or motor engagement must replace the label to match, or remove it if the bike no longer qualifies as an e-bike Connecticut General Statutes §14-289l, as amended by Public Act 25-159 1 2
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Connecticut General Statutes §14-289l
Every rider and passenger, of any age and on any class, must wear a bicycle helmet meeting ANSI, CPSC, ASTM or Snell standards Connecticut General Statutes §14-289k
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Connecticut General Statutes §14-289k
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, unless a local ordinance bans it Connecticut General Statutes §14-289k
Class 1 may ride bicycle and multi-use trails and paths unless a local ordinance bans it; Class 2 is kept off natural-surface trails designated nonmotorized unless an ordinance allows it Connecticut General Statutes §14-289k, as amended by Public Act 25-159 1 2
Class 3 may not ride any bicycle or multi-use trail or path Connecticut General Statutes §14-289k
On a sidewalk or crosswalk it yields to pedestrians and sounds a warning before passing, and a town may ban riding there Connecticut General Statutes §14-286
Towns may regulate e-bike use by ordinance, including requiring annual licensing and registering sales Connecticut General Statutes §14-289
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle, motor-driven cycle or motorcycle, so needs no state registration or driver's license Connecticut General Statutes §§14-1, 14-289k 1 2
An electric bike that doesn't qualify, with a seat at least 26 inches high and a motor of up to 3,700 watts, is a motor-driven cycle, which needs a driver's license and, under 21, a motorcycle helmet; with a bigger motor it is generally a motorcycle Connecticut General Statutes §§14-1, 14-286, 14-289g 1 2 3 4

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Delaware

A bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat, and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 and Class 3 assist only while the rider pedals, cutting out at 20 and 28 mph; Class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone, to 20 mph Delaware Code Title 21 §101(18)
The motor must disengage when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Carries a permanent label, in Arial at least 9-point, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Class 3 riders and passengers of any age must wear an approved bicycle helmet, and a Class 3 must have a speedometer Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
As on any bicycle, riders and passengers under 18 must wear an approved helmet Delaware Code Title 21 §4198K
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, shoulders, bike lanes, bikeways and bicycle or multi-use paths Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Never ridden on a sidewalk under motor power, even where bicycles are allowed there Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
After notice and a public hearing, the local authority or state agency over a bicycle or multi-use path may ban it there for safety or legal reasons, and may ban it from natural-surface trails designated nonmotorized Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle: no driver's license, registration, title, plate or insurance Delaware Code Title 21 §4198P
A two-wheeler with an electric motor under 2,000 watts that can propel it past 20 mph on its own, or assist past 28 mph, is a moped, which needs a driver's license and is barred from bike lanes, sidewalks and paths closed to motor vehicles; other electric two-wheelers that aren't e-bikes are generally motorcycles House Substitute 1 for HB 439
Sellers may not market or label an electric moped or motorcycle as an e-bike, and must disclose in writing its legal class, power, top speed and registration, license and insurance needs House Substitute 1 for HB 439

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District of Columbia Alleen klassen 1 & 2

DC law has no electric bicycle category: an e-bike is a motorized bicycle, with pedals, wheels at least 16 inches across and a motor that can't propel it past 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1 en 2
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: Geen doofpot
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels at least 16 inches in diameter, a post-mounted seat for each rider, and fully operative pedals D.C. Code §50-2201.02(11A); 18 DCMR 9901.1 1 2
Its motor can't propel it faster than 20 mph on level ground; the definition sets no wattage limit and draws no line between a throttle and pedal assist D.C. Code §50-2201.02(11A); 18 DCMR 9901.1 1 2
Operated by its motor past 20 mph it is a motor-driven cycle, and its rider needs a driver's license; past 30 mph it is a motorcycle, and the rider needs a motorcycle endorsement; riding one faster than 20 mph is a $100 infraction 18 DCMR 9901.1, as amended by D.C. Law 19-290
The definition predates the three e-bike classes and doesn't say whether a Class 3's 28 mph pedal assist counts as being operated by its motor D.C. Code §50-2201.02(11A); 18 DCMR 9901.1 1 2
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, inspection or insurance D.C. Law 19-290 1 2 3
A new one sold for use on streets must carry a red rear reflector D.C. Law 19-290
May ride DC's off-street shared-use paths, since a 2022 DDOT rule repealed their ban on motorized bicycles 18 DCMR 1201
On National Park Service land in DC, such as Rock Creek Park, federal rules apply instead: e-bikes ride only where the superintendent allows them 36 CFR §4.30(i)

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Florida

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 throttle-assisted up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle, and a motor of less than 750 watts Florida Statutes §316.003(23)
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2's motor can propel it without pedaling, up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Florida Statutes §316.003(23)
The motor must disengage or stop when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Florida Statutes §316.20655
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, required since January 1, 2021 Florida Statutes §316.20655
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Florida Statutes §316.20655
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Florida Statutes §316.20655
No statewide minimum age; since July 1, 2025 a local government may set minimum ages by ordinance and require riders to carry government-issued photo ID Florida Statutes §316.20655, as amended by chapter 2025-149 1 2
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet Florida Statutes §316.2065(3)(d) 1 2
Carries no more people than it is designed or equipped for, except that an adult may carry a child secured in a backpack or sling Florida Statutes §316.2065(3)(a) 1 2
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and may be ridden wherever bicycles may, including streets, highways, bike lanes and multi-use paths Florida Statutes §316.20655
On a sidewalk the rider must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing Florida Statutes §316.2065(10) 1 2
A local government may regulate it on streets, highways and sidewalks, and restrict or ban it on paths, trails, beaches and dunes Florida Statutes §316.20655, as amended by chapter 2025-149 1 2
Not a motor vehicle or a moped: no driver's license, registration, title or insurance, and exempt from off-highway vehicle rules Florida Statutes §316.20655 1 2

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Georgia

A device with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class I and Class III pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class II motor-propelled up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals, and a motor with a power output of no more than 750 watts O.C.G.A. §40-1-1(15.3) 1 2
Class I assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class II's motor can propel it alone, up to 20 mph; Class III assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph O.C.G.A. §40-6-300
Has the equipment required of a bicycle, and must be able to disengage the motor when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes O.C.G.A. §40-6-302
Class III must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour O.C.G.A. §40-6-302
Bikes made since January 1, 2020 carry a permanent label, in at least 9-point Arial, stating the class, motor wattage and top assisted speed; anyone who alters one in a way that changes its class must relabel it O.C.G.A. §40-6-302
Class III riders must be 15 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers O.C.G.A. §40-6-303
Class III riders and passengers must wear a bicycle helmet, and a Class III can't be rented to someone without a helmet O.C.G.A. §40-6-303
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet on any class, as on a bicycle O.C.G.A. §§40-6-296(e), 40-6-301 1 2
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle O.C.G.A. §40-6-301
Class I and Class II may use any bicycle or shared-use path bicycles may, unless the local authority or state agency in charge bans them O.C.G.A. §40-6-303
Class III is kept off bicycle and shared-use paths unless the path runs within or beside a highway or the local authority or state agency in charge allows it O.C.G.A. §40-6-303
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the local authority or state agency that manages it decides which devices are allowed O.C.G.A. §40-6-303
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration or insurance O.C.G.A. §40-1-1(33) 1 2 3 4 5

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Hawaii

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 motor-propelled up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts Hawaii Revised Statutes §§249-1, 291C-1, as amended by HB 2021 (2026)
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2's motor can propel it alone, up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling, stops at 28 mph and must have a speedometer Hawaii Revised Statutes §291C-1, as amended by HB 2021 (2026)
A device with a motor over 750 watts that can exceed 28 mph is a high-speed electric device, not an electric bicycle, and can't be ridden on any public road, bike lane, path or sidewalk Hawaii Revised Statutes §291C-1 and HB 2021 (2026) 1 2
A road-legal two- or three-wheeler whose electric motor can exceed 28 mph is an electric motorcycle, licensed, registered and insured like a motorcycle and barred from bike lanes and paths HB 2021, 2026
Riders under 16 may ride a Class 2 or Class 3 only under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or adult 18 or older HB 2021, 2026
Riders under 18, and children in an attached seat or towed trailer, must wear a bicycle helmet HB 2021, 2026
Must be registered with the county director of finance for a one-time $30 fee before riding it on a public road, sidewalk or bicycle facility; an unregistered one can be cited or impounded HB 2021, 2026
No insurance required for a road-legal, registered and classified electric bicycle HB 2021, 2026
Must be ridden seated, facing forward, with all wheels on the ground: no wheelies, stunts, or standing on the seat or riding on the handlebars HB 2021, 2026 1 2
May be ridden on a sidewalk at no more than 10 mph, except in business districts or where a county ordinance bans it HB 2021, 2026
Counties may restrict it further on sidewalks and post bike lanes and paths to keep motor-equipped bicycles off them HB 2021, 2026
Van 12 november 2026: Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, which no one may alter, deface or remove; the requirement starts 120 days after Act 259's enactment, or sooner once rules are adopted HB 2021, 2026 1 2
Police may seize a non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycle HB 2021, 2026

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Idaho

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 motor-propelled up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and a motor of less than 750 watts Idaho Code §49-106
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2's motor can propel it alone, up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Idaho Code §49-106
Carries a permanent label, in at least 9-point Arial, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, required since September 1, 2019 Idaho Code §49-727
No statewide minimum age or helmet requirement bron
Subject to the safety requirements of a bicycle, and its rider has a bicycle rider's rights and duties, including the duty of due care Idaho Code §49-725, and §49-714 as amended by HB 500 (2026) 1 2 3
Like a bicycle, may treat a stop sign as a yield sign: slow down, yield, then proceed without stopping Idaho Code §49-720(1)
On a sidewalk or crosswalk, the rider must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing Idaho Code §§49-721(1), 49-725 1 2
May be ridden wherever bicycles may, including multi-use paths, unless excluded by local ordinance or by signs the agency in charge posts after putting the exclusion on its board's agenda Idaho Code §§49-725, 49-728 1 2
Not subject to driver's license, title, registration, plate or financial responsibility requirements Idaho Code §49-726
A violation by its rider of the rules of the road is an infraction Idaho Code §49-729

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Illinois

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 motor-propelled up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and a motor of less than 750 watts Illinois Vehicle Code §1-140.10
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2's motor can propel it alone, up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Illinois Vehicle Code §1-140.10
Class 2's motor must cut out when the brakes are applied; Class 1 and Class 3 motors must cut out when the rider stops pedaling Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Carries a permanent label, in at least 9-point Arial, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; no one may knowingly change its speed capability or motor engagement without replacing the label Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Van 1 januari 2027: Class 1 and Class 2 riders must also be 15 or older, and a rider under 18 may carry a passenger only if the passenger is their sibling, stepsibling, child or stepchild Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517, as amended by SB 3484 (2026) 1 2
No statewide helmet requirement bron
Follows the bicycle rules of the road and may be ridden on any road open to bicycles, including bike lanes Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
May not be ridden on a sidewalk Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Tot 1 januari 2027: Allowed on bicycle paths unless the municipality, county or local authority in charge bans it or a class of it Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517
Van 1 januari 2027: Allowed on bicycle paths unless the state agency in charge, the Department of Natural Resources on its land, or a park, forest preserve, conservation or transit district restricts it Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517, as amended by SB 3484 (2026) 1 2
Tot 1 januari 2027: Local authorities may regulate it, including requiring local registration and licensing Illinois Vehicle Code §11-208
Van 1 januari 2027: No other unit of local government, home-rule units included, may regulate it Illinois Vehicle Code §11-1517, as amended by SB 3484 (2026) 1 2
Not a motor vehicle, moped or motor driven cycle: no driver's license, title or state registration Illinois Vehicle Code §§1-140.10, 1-146 1 2
Van 1 januari 2027: An electric bicycle that doesn't meet this definition is a motor driven cycle, which needs a driver's license and is barred from sidewalks, bike lanes, bicycle paths and bike trails Illinois Vehicle Code §§1-140.10, 11-1403.4, as amended by SB 3484 (2026) 1 2 3

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Indiana

A bicycle with operable pedals and an electric motor with a power output of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 throttle-assisted up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle with operable pedals and a motor with a power output of no more than 750 watts Indiana Code §9-13-2-49.2
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 can be throttle-propelled up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Indiana Code §§9-13-2-26.6, 9-13-2-26.7, 9-13-2-26.8
The motor must disengage or stop assisting when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; anyone who modifies its speed or motor engagement must update the label Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Class 3 riders must be 15 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Class 3 riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Regulated as a bicycle, with a bicycle rider's rights and duties, and may be ridden wherever bicycles may Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Class 1 and Class 2 may use bicycle and multipurpose paths open to bicycles unless a statute, rule or local ordinance says otherwise Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
Class 3 is kept off bicycle and multipurpose paths unless the path runs within or beside a highway or the local authority or state agency in charge allows it Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the local authority or state agency that manages it decides which classes are allowed Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1
On DNR properties all classes may use roads, Class 1 and Class 2 may use paved and gravel trails, and only Class 1 may use natural-surface trails open to bicycles bron
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, title, registration or insurance, and exempt from off-road vehicle rules Indiana Code §9-21-11-13.1

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Iowa

A device with a saddle or seat, two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and an electric motor producing no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 20 and 28 mph, and Class 2 motor-propelled up to 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A saddle or seat, two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and a motor producing no more than 750 watts Iowa Code §321.1(36A), as amended by SF 490 (2026) 1 2 3
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class 2's motor can propel it alone, up to 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Iowa Code §321.1(36A)
The motor assist must stop when the rider stops pedaling, applies the brakes or disengages the motor Iowa Code §321.235B
Class 3 may not be ridden without a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Iowa Code §321.235B
Manufactured and equipped to the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Iowa Code §321.235B
Carries a permanent label, in at least 9-point Arial, stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Iowa Code §321.235B
No one may knowingly modify its speed capability or motor engagement so it no longer fits a class, and anyone who modifies it must affix a new label Iowa Code §321.235B
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older; a younger rider may ride on one as a passenger Iowa Code §321.235B
No statewide helmet requirement bron
Counts as a bicycle, and its rider has a bicycle rider's rights and duties on the road Iowa Code §§321.1(40)(c)(2), 321.235B 1 2
May be ridden anywhere a bicycle may, including streets, highways, shoulders, bike lanes, bikeways and multi-use paths Iowa Code §321.235B
On a bike lane or multi-use path, a Class 3 may go no faster than the posted limit, or 20 mph where none is posted Iowa Code §321.235B
Not subject to vehicle licensing, registration, titling, inspection or proof of insurance, and needs no driver's license or permit Iowa Code §321.235B

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Kansas

A bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, throttle to 20 mph, or pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1489
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: may be propelled by the motor alone, with no assistance above 20 mph; Class 3: pedal assist only, ceasing at 28 mph Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1489
Riders of a Class 3 must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
No minimum age for Class 1 or Class 2, and no statewide helmet requirement Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
Since January 1, 2023, manufacturers must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the class label is replaced to match Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, title, plate or insurance Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, bike lanes, bicycle or multi-use paths, trails and trail networks Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
A city may regulate it on streets and sidewalks by ordinance, and the city, county or state agency that manages a path or trail may restrict or ban it, or a single class, there Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the local authority or state agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-1592b
In state parks, only e-bikes whose assistance stops at 20 mph may use trails approved for bicycles bron

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Kentucky Geen 3 klassen

Kentucky has no e-bike statute and no classes: an e-bike with operable pedals is a bicycle, a device with an attached seat propelled primarily by human power, and follows the same rules.

Erkende klassen: De eigen definitie: Bicycle
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: Geen doofpot
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: Geen doofpot
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

No e-bike definition, classes, motor wattage limit or assisted-speed limit in state law bron 1 2
Qualifies as a bicycle when it has operable pedals and is propelled primarily by human power; how much throttle use that allows is unsettled 601 Kentucky Administrative Regulations 14:020 1 2
Not a moped: Kentucky's moped definition requires a combustion engine of 50 cc or less Kentucky Revised Statutes §186.010(5)
One with a top speed over 50 mph is an electric motorcycle, registered as a motorcycle Kentucky Revised Statutes §186.010(15), (26)
No statewide minimum age or helmet requirement bron
No driver's license, registration or insurance bron
Ridden on roads and shoulders like a bicycle, and must use a bike lane where one is marked, except to turn, pass or avoid hazards 601 Kentucky Administrative Regulations 14:020
May be ridden on sidewalks and crosswalks unless a law or local ordinance prohibits it 601 Kentucky Administrative Regulations 14:020
Cities set their own rules: Lexington, for one, defines e-bikes locally and bans sidewalk riding downtown bron
Kentucky State Parks has no e-mountain bike policy; access to other trails is up to the agency that manages them bron

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Louisiana

A bicycle with a seat for each rider, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, throttle to 20 mph, or pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A seat for each rider, fully operable pedals, an electric motor of less than 750 watts, and two wheels (one at least 16 inches) or three (one at least 20 inches) Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:1(25)
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: may be propelled by the motor alone, with no assistance above 20 mph; Class 3: pedal assist only, ceasing at 28 mph Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:1(25)
The motor must disengage or stop when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
A Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
Riders of a Class 3 must be 12 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
Every rider and passenger on a Class 3 must wear an approved bicycle helmet, on pain of a $50 fine waived on proof of buying one Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204 1 2
Since August 1, 2020, manufacturers must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
Must not be modified to change its class unless the manufacturer's label is replaced to match Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle, a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle: no driver's license or insurance Louisiana Revised Statutes §§32:1(50)–(52), 32:204, 32:401, 32:851 1 2 3
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, bike lanes, bicycle paths and shared-use trails; may use a bike lane at a reasonable speed that doesn't endanger cyclists Louisiana Revised Statutes §§32:203(C), 32:204 1 2
A local or parish authority or state agency may ban Class 1 or Class 2 from a path or trail it manages only after notice and a public hearing, for safety or legal reasons, and may ban Class 3 outright Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Louisiana Revised Statutes §32:204

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Maine

A two- or three-wheel bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, throttle to 20 mph, or pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §101(22-B)
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: may be propelled by the motor alone, with no assistance above 20 mph; Class 3: pedal assist only, ceasing at 28 mph Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §101(22-B)
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied, and on a Class 1 or Class 3 when the rider stops pedaling Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
A Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Riders of a Class 2 or Class 3 must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet on any class Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Since October 1, 2019, the manufacturer, distributor or seller must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14), enacted by Public Law 2019, chapter 349 1 2
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match; modified to assist past 20 mph on the motor alone or 28 mph with pedaling, it's no longer an electric bicycle Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Not a motor vehicle, moped or motorized bicycle: no driver's license, registration, plate or insurance Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §§101(36), (41), (42); 2063(14) 1 2
Follows the rules of the road for bicycles, and may use paved shoulders Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063
Class 1 and Class 2 may be ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including bicycle and multi-use paths, unless the municipality or agency that manages a path bans them there Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Class 3 is kept off bicycle paths unless the path is within a roadway or the agency that manages it allows Class 3 Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
No class may be ridden on a nonmotorized path with significant natural-surface sections (gravel, stones or wooden bridging) unless the agency that manages it allows it Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)
Private property owners decide whether e-bikes are allowed on their land and private ways Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A §2063(14)

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Maryland

A vehicle designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor rated 750 watts or less, with fully operable pedals and two or three wheels, in one of three classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, throttle to 20 mph, or pedal assist to 28 mph. It counts as a bicycle.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Fully operable pedals, two or three wheels, and a motor rated 750 watts or less Maryland Transportation Article §11-117.1
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: assists whether or not the rider pedals, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 3: pedal assist only, ceasing at 28 mph Maryland Transportation Article §11-117.1
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied, and on a Class 1 or Class 3 when the rider stops pedaling Maryland Transportation Article §22-420
A Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Maryland Transportation Article §22-420
Riders under 16 may not operate a Class 3 on a public highway, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers Maryland Transportation Article §21-1205.2
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; the rule is enforced with a warning Maryland Transportation Article §21-1207.1 1 2
Since January 1, 2020, manufacturers must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Maryland Transportation Article §22-420, as enacted by Chapter 64 of 2019 1 2
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed unless the label's classification is corrected Maryland Transportation Article §22-420
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Maryland Transportation Article §22-420
A bicycle, not a motor vehicle, moped or motor scooter: no driver's license, moped permit or registration Maryland Transportation Article §§11-104, 11-134.1, 11-135 1 2 3
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, and must use a smooth-paved bike lane where there is one; barred from expressways and from roads posted above 50 mph except on their shoulders Maryland Transportation Article §§21-1205.1, 21-1205.2 1 2
May be ridden on sidewalks unless a local ordinance prohibits it, yielding to pedestrians Maryland Transportation Article §§21-1103, 21-1202 1 2 3
A local authority or state agency may ban Class 1 or Class 2 from a bicycle path it manages; Class 3 is kept off bicycle paths unless they run within or beside a highway right-of-way or the managing agency allows it Maryland Transportation Article §21-1205.2
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Maryland Transportation Article §21-1205.2
On state public lands, a 2026 DNR regulation opens multi-use trails to Class 1 only (and to adaptive e-bikes for riders with disabilities, up to 20 mph); other classes are limited to roads, parking lots and off-road-vehicle areas bron

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Massachusetts Alleen klassen 1 & 2

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, in one of two classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, or throttle to 20 mph. Massachusetts recognizes no Class 3.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1 en 2
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90 §1
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: may be propelled by the motor alone, with no assistance above 20 mph Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90 §1
No Class 3: one that assists past 20 mph isn't an electric bicycle, and may instead fall under motorized bicycle rules (driver's license, helmet, riders 16 or older, 25 mph cap, kept off off-street bike paths) Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90 §1 1 2
Riders and passengers 16 or younger must wear a CPSC-compliant bicycle helmet Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B
Manufacturers must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle or motorized bicycle: no driver's license or registration Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾ and chapter 90 §1 1 2
May use all public ways except limited-access highways posted against bicycles, and bike lanes Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §§11B, 11B¾ 1 2
Never ridden on sidewalks, unlike a conventional bicycle Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §§11B, 11B¾ 1 2
A municipality or state agency may ban or regulate it, including with speed limits, on a bike path or bikeway it manages, but only after public notice and a hearing Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾
Barred from nonmotorized natural-surface trails unless the agency that manages the trail allows it after public notice and a hearing Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 §11B¾
On DCR land, Class 1 may use improved trails at least 8 feet wide; Class 2 is limited to places open to vehicles and bike lanes on DCR roads, and no e-bike may use a natural-surface trail 302 CMR 12.12

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Michigan

A device with a seat or saddle, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal assist to 20 mph, throttle to 20 mph, or pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A seat or saddle, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts Michigan Compiled Laws §257.13e
Class 1: pedal assist only, ceasing at 20 mph; Class 2: propels it to 20 mph whether or not the rider pedals, cutting out when the brakes are applied; Class 3: pedal assist only, ceasing at 28 mph Michigan Compiled Laws §257.13e
Riders of a Class 3 must be 14 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Riders and passengers under 18 on a Class 3 must wear a properly fitted and fastened CPSC- or ASTM-compliant bicycle helmet Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Since January 1, 2018, manufacturers must permanently affix a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a, added by 2017 Public Act 139
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match; modified beyond the class limits, or with a motor over 750 watts, it's no longer an electric bicycle Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Subject to the same rules as a bicycle and not a motor vehicle or moped: no driver's license, registration or insurance Michigan Compiled Laws §§257.32b, 257.33, 257.662a 1 2 3
Ridden on any part of a highway open to bicycles, including bike lanes and shoulders, and on sidewalks where bicycles are allowed Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a 1 2
Barred from cities that ban nonemergency motor vehicles unless the city council allows it, and from Mackinac Island State Park without a permit from its commission Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Class 1 may use paved, crushed-limestone and rail trails unless the agency that manages the trail bans it; Class 2 and Class 3 may use them only if that agency allows it Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
Barred from nonmotorized natural-surface trails unless the agency that manages the trail allows it Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
A local authority or state agency must hold a public hearing before it bans, allows or regulates e-bikes Michigan Compiled Laws §257.662a
On DNR land, Class 1 may use state park, recreation area and state forest trails open to bicycles (except state game and wildlife areas and some named pathways); Class 2 needs a free disability permit, and Class 3 is barred bron

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Minnesota

A two- or three-wheeled bicycle with a saddle, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of not more than 750 watts, in class 1, 2 or 3 or a switchable multiple-mode combination of them.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Minnesota Statutes §169.011, subds. 15a to 15c
A multiple-mode e-bike has switchable or programmable modes that let it operate as two or more of the classes Minnesota Statutes §169.011, subd. 45a
Its battery or electric drive system must be tested to a safety standard by a third-party laboratory Minnesota Statutes §169.011, subd. 27
Not an electric-assisted bicycle if it's designed or sold to be configured or modified out of these limits Minnesota Statutes §169.011, subd. 27
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6b
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6b
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6b
Riders must be 15 or older, for every class Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6a
No statewide helmet requirement bron
Excluded from the definition of motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration or insurance Minnesota Statutes §169.011, subd. 42 1 2
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including road shoulders, bike lanes and bicycle routes Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6a
Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle and shared-use paths with the motor on unless the DNR or managing agency prohibits it for safety Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6a 1 2 3 4
Class 3 and multiple-mode e-bikes may use bicycle and shared-use paths with the motor on unless the local authority or agency over the path prohibits it Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6a
On a natural-surface trail or bike park designated nonmotorized, the managing agency may regulate it Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 6a
Kept off sidewalks in a business district unless local authorities permit it Minnesota Statutes §169.222, subd. 4

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Mississippi

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 and class 2 (throttle) stop at 20 mph, class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Mississippi Code §63-3-103
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Riders of class 3 must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, title, plate or insurance Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Not an off-road vehicle, dirt bike or all-terrain vehicle under state law Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, bike lanes and bicycle or multi-use paths Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
A municipality, local authority or state agency may ban class 1 or 2 from a bicycle or multi-use path only after notice and a public hearing, for safety or legal reasons Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
A municipality, local authority or state agency may ban class 3 from any bicycle or multi-use path, with no hearing needed Mississippi Code §63-3-1315
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Mississippi Code §63-3-1315

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Missouri

A bicycle with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 and class 2 (throttle) stop at 20 mph, class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Revised Statutes of Missouri §301.010
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Riders of class 3 must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
No statewide helmet requirement bron
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle: no driver's license, registration or insurance Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
Not a motorized bicycle, which is a separate category under state law Revised Statutes of Missouri §301.010
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including bicycle and multi-use paths Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
A municipality, local authority or state agency may ban class 1 or 2 from a bicycle or multi-use path only after notice and a public hearing, for safety or legal reasons Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
A municipality, local authority or state agency may ban class 3 from any bicycle or multi-use path, with no hearing needed Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Revised Statutes of Missouri §307.194
The Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail state parks allow e-bikes whose assist tops out at 20 mph bron 1 2

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Montana Alleen klassen 1 & 2

A two-wheeled ride whose electric motor can propel it and a 170-pound rider no faster than 20 mph on a paved, level surface. Montana has no class 1/2/3 system: the definition counts it as a bicycle, so it rides under bicycle law.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1 en 2
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: Geen doofpot
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two tandem wheels and an electric motor; the definition draws no line between a throttle and pedal assist Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(7)
The motor can't propel it and a 170-pound rider faster than 20 mph on a paved, level surface Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(7)
No motor wattage limit in the definition Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(7)
No classes: a 28 mph pedal-assist (class 3) e-bike fails the 20 mph test and isn't an electrically assisted bicycle Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(7)
A faster machine with pedals, a power source of at most 2 brake horsepower and a top speed of 30 mph is a moped instead Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(14)
Counts as a bicycle under state law, with a bicycle's rights and duties Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(2) 1 2
No driver's license, registration or insurance Montana Code Annotated §61-1-101(41) 1 2 3
No statewide minimum age bron
No statewide helmet requirement bron
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed; federal land managers may still treat it as motorized on their trails Montana Code Annotated §61-8-102(2) 1 2

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Nebraska

A bicycle with two, three or four wheels, a saddle or seat, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts and one brake horsepower, in one of three classes: Class I and Class II (throttle) stop at 20 mph, Class III (pedal assist) at 28 mph. Counted as a bicycle under the Nebraska Rules of the Road.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class I assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class II can power it whether or not the rider pedals and stops at 20 mph; Class III assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Nebraska Revised Statutes §§60-614.02 to 60-614.04 1 2 3 4
Two, three or four wheels, a saddle or seat, and fully operative pedals Nebraska Revised Statutes §§60-614.02 to 60-614.04 1 2 3
Its motor may produce no more than 750 watts and no more than one brake horsepower Nebraska Revised Statutes §§60-614.02 to 60-614.04 1 2 3
A bicycle under the Rules of the Road, with a bicycle's rights and duties Nebraska Revised Statutes §60-611
Not a motor vehicle or a motor-driven cycle: no driver's license, registration or insurance bron 1 2
No statewide minimum age for any class bron
No helmet requirement: the state helmet law covers motorcycles, autocycles and mopeds only bron
No speedometer or labeling requirement in state law bron
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed bron
The state, its agencies and local governments may permit, restrict or ban it on areas they own or control, by regulation or posted signs; riding where it's banned is a Class III misdemeanor bron
A motorized bicycle outside these limits is a motor-driven cycle bron

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Nevada

A two- or three-wheeled bicycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle and an electric motor of not more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 and class 2 (throttle) stop at 20 mph, class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.017, as amended by SB 383 (2021) 1 2
Not a moped or an electric scooter Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.017
The motor must cut out when the rider stops pedaling or when the brakes are applied Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.784
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.784
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.784
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor's speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.784
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.784
No statewide minimum age or helmet requirement for any class bron
Carries no more people than it's designed and equipped for, and the rider must sit on its seat Nevada Revised Statutes §484B.770
No driver's license or registration Nevada Revised Statutes §§482.210, 483.090 1 2
Has a bicycle's rights and duties on the road, and is ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, bike lanes, bicycle paths and shared-use paths Nevada Revised Statutes §§484A.4695, 484B.763 1 2
A local authority by ordinance, or a state agency after notice and a hearing, may ban it or one of its classes from a bicycle or shared-use path, for public health and safety or legal reasons Nevada Revised Statutes §484A.4695
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed Nevada Revised Statutes §484A.4695
State law doesn't define an electric motorcycle; the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary began studying them in late 2025 ACR 4, 2025 special session

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New Hampshire

A pedaled vehicle with an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 and class 2 (throttle) stop at 20 mph, class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph New Hampshire RSA 259:27-a, from HB 148 (2019)
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Riders of class 3 must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Riders and passengers under 18 on a class 3 must wear a bicycle helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Riders under 16 on any class must wear a helmet on a public way, under the bicycle helmet law bron 1 2
Carries no more people than it's designed and equipped for bron 1 2
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Has the rights and duties of a bicycle and is not a motor vehicle or an off highway recreational vehicle: no driver's license, registration, title, plate or insurance New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle and multi-use paths, but a city, town or state agency may ban them from a path it manages New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
Class 3 is kept off bicycle and multi-use paths unless the path runs within or beside a roadway or the city, town or state agency over it allows it New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the agency that manages the trail decides whether it's allowed New Hampshire RSA 265:144-a
On state parks and forests, class 1 and 2 may use trails open to bicycles, class 3 only recreational roads, park roads and rail trails, all at 20 mph or less unless signed bron

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New Jersey Alleen klasse 1

A two-wheeled bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that helps only while the rider pedals and stops helping at 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klasse 1
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: Geen doofpot
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Niet toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two wheels and fully operable pedals; the motor assists only while the rider is pedaling and stops assisting at 20 mph N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, as amended by P.L.2025, c.285
The definition sets no motor wattage limit N.J.S.A. 39:1-1
An e-bike with a throttle, or with pedal assist past 20 mph up to 28 mph, is a motorized bicycle instead: it also needs a license and registration, must carry liability insurance, and is barred from roads posted over 50 mph N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, 39:4-14.3, 39:4-14.3e, 39:4-14.3i 1 2 3 4
One with pedals and a motor over 750 watts that can exceed 28 mph is an electric motorized bicycle, which the law counts as a motorcycle N.J.S.A. 39:1-1
Riders must be 15 or older P.L.2025, c.285 1 2 3
Riders need a driver's license or a motorized bicycle (e-bike) license from the Motor Vehicle Commission, which takes a knowledge test and a road test; 15- and 16-year-olds need the e-bike license P.L.2025, c.285 1 2 3
Registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission, with its two plate stickers displayed on the front fork; required since July 19, 2026, after a six-month grace period N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3i; P.L.2025, c.285 1 2 3
No insurance required bron
Riders under 17 must wear a bicycle helmet N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.1, 39:4-14.16 1 2 3
Ridden on streets, highways and bicycle paths; a county or municipality may ban it from bicycle paths it controls N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16
May be parked on a sidewalk if it doesn't block pedestrians N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16
Kept off natural-surface trails designated non-motorized unless the local authority allows it N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16
Selling a kit that converts it into a motorized or electric motorized bicycle is prohibited N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16
Not a motor vehicle; the laws that apply to bicycles otherwise apply to it N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, 39:4-14.16 1 2
A bike-share rider 16 or older needs no license, and the rider doesn't register a shared e-bike P.L.2025, c.285 1 2

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New Mexico

A vehicle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts NMSA 1978 §66-1-4.5
Class 1 and class 3 assist only while the rider is pedaling, stopping at 20 and 28 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling, up to 20 mph NMSA 1978 §66-1-4.5, as amended by SB 69 (2023)
On class 1 and class 3, a mechanism that can't be bypassed cuts the motor when the rider stops pedaling; on class 2 the motor cuts out when the brakes are applied NMSA 1978 §66-3-708
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour NMSA 1978 §66-3-708
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage NMSA 1978 §66-3-708
Must not be modified to change its speed capability or motor engagement unless the label is replaced to match NMSA 1978 §66-3-708
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) NMSA 1978 §66-3-708
Riders under 16 may not operate a class 3, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers NMSA 1978 §66-3-709
Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a protective helmet, under the Child Helmet Safety Act NMSA 1978 §§32A-24-2, 32A-24-3 1 2
Class 1 may be ridden on bicycle or pedestrian paths where bicycles may go, unless the local government bans it NMSA 1978 §66-3-709
Class 2 and class 3 are kept off bicycle and pedestrian paths unless the path is within a street or highway or the local government allows them NMSA 1978 §66-3-709
On a natural-surface trail designated non-motorized, the state agency or local government managing it decides whether it's allowed NMSA 1978 §66-3-709
Not a motor vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle: exempt from registration and title NMSA 1978 §§66-1-4.11, 66-1-4.13, 66-3-1
A two- or three-wheeled electric vehicle that isn't an electric-assisted bicycle and can exceed 20 mph on motor power alone is an electric mobility device, which is a motor vehicle NMSA 1978 §66-1-4.5

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New York Alleen klassen 1 & 2

A bicycle no more than 36 inches wide, with operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3, which may run on the motor alone to 25 mph and is allowed only in a city of a million or more people.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1 en 2
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 25 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

No more than 36 inches wide, with operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts Vehicle and Traffic Law §102-c
Class 1 assists only while the rider is pedaling and class 2 may be propelled by the motor alone; both stop assisting at 20 mph Vehicle and Traffic Law §102-c
Class 3 may be propelled by the motor alone and stops assisting at 25 mph; it may be ridden only in a city of a million or more people, which means New York City Vehicle and Traffic Law §§102-c, 1242 1 2
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Vehicle and Traffic Law §102-c
Carries a label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, required since June 1, 2022 Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242
Riders must be 16 or older Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242
Class 3 riders must wear a helmet Vehicle and Traffic Law §1238
Not registered with the DMV bron 1 2
State law allows it on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less and in bicycle lanes Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242
Not ridden on a sidewalk unless a local law allows it; may be parked on one if it leaves pedestrians room to pass Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242
Cities, towns and villages may further regulate when, where and how it's ridden, including speed limits, helmets and reflective gear; New York City has capped e-bikes at 15 mph since October 24, 2025 Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242 1 2
On public lands other than roads it may be ridden only where the agency in charge authorizes it Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242
State parks allow class 1 and class 2 on boardwalks and paved or improved paths at up to 15 mph, and class 1 alone on natural-surface trails open to bicycles; class 3 is banned at every state park facility, and all classes from parkways bron
Breaking these rules carries a civil fine of up to $50 Vehicle and Traffic Law §1242

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North Carolina

A bicycle with two or three wheels, a seat or saddle, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts. From December 1, 2026 it falls in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph; until then its motor alone may not push it past 20 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Deze limieten treden in werking 1 december 2026. Tot die tijd zijn de onderstaande regels van toepassing.

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Two or three wheels, a seat or saddle, fully operable pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-4.01(7a)
Tot 1 december 2026: Its top speed on motor power alone on level ground is 20 mph N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-4.01(7a)
Van 1 december 2026: Class 1 assists only while the rider is pedaling and class 2 can propel it without pedaling, both to 20 mph; class 3 assists only while pedaling, to 28 mph N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-4.01(7a), as amended by Session Law 2026-46 1 2
Van 1 december 2026: Riders and passengers under 18 on a class 3 must wear a helmet meeting federal safety standards N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-171.3, enacted by Session Law 2026-46 1 2
No statewide minimum age bron 1 2
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration or insurance N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-4.01(23)
The rider has the duties of a vehicle driver under the traffic laws bron
Van 1 december 2026: It may be ridden on all roadways, bicycle lanes and multiuse paths, except where a city or county restricts it, or the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources does in state parks and historic sites N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-171.3, enacted by Session Law 2026-46 1 2
Van 1 december 2026: Cities and counties may restrict classes and set speed limits on multiuse paths and sidewalks, and may require helmets for riders and passengers under 18 on class 1 and class 2 Session Law 2026-46 1 2
One past these limits with pedals that tops out at 20 mph is a motor-driven bicycle, under motorcycle rules; one with no external shifter that tops out at 30 mph is a moped, which needs registration, insurance, a helmet and a rider 16 or older; any other is a motorcycle N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-4.01(27)h–j 1 2 3 4

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North Dakota

A bicycle with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat, and a motor of 750 watts or less North Dakota Century Code §39-01-01
Class 1 and class 3 assist only while the rider is pedaling, stopping at 20 and 28 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling, up to 20 mph North Dakota Century Code §39-01-01
The motor must disengage when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Class 3 must have a functioning speedometer North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Must not be tampered with to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Riders under 18 must wear a helmet on a class 3 North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
No statewide minimum age bron
Counts as a bicycle under the traffic laws North Dakota Century Code §39-01-01
May be ridden on any bicycle or multi-use path unless the governmental entity in charge bans it North Dakota Century Code §39-10.1-09
Not a motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle: no title, registration or driver's license North Dakota Century Code §39-01-01
Traffic violations on one put no points on the rider's driving record bron

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Ohio

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Fully operable pedals and a motor of less than 750 watts Ohio Revised Code §4511.01(SSS)–(VVV)
Class 1 and class 3 assist only while the rider is pedaling, stopping at 20 and 28 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling, up to 20 mph Ohio Revised Code §4511.01(SSS)–(VVV)
On class 1 and class 3 the motor stops when the rider stops pedaling; on class 2 it stops when the rider brakes or releases or activates a switch Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Must not be modified to change its top assisted speed unless the label is changed to match Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Riders under 16 may not operate a class 3, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Class 3 riders and passengers must wear a helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Class 1 and class 2 may be ridden on bicycle and shared-use paths unless the local authority or state agency in charge bans them Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
Class 3 is kept off bicycle and shared-use paths unless the path is within or next to a highway or the local authority or state agency in charge allows it Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
No class may be ridden on a mountain biking, hiking, equestrian or other natural-surface trail reserved for nonmotorized use unless the entity in charge allows it Ohio Revised Code §4511.522
The traffic laws for bicycles apply to it, and violations put no points on the rider's driver's license bron
Not a motor vehicle or moped: no registration or driver's license bron

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Oklahoma

A bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: class 1 pedal assist and class 2 throttle, both to 20 mph, and class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, fully operative pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts 47 O.S. §1-104
Class 1 and class 3 assist only while the rider is pedaling, stopping at 20 and 28 mph; class 2 can propel it without pedaling, up to 20 mph 47 O.S. §1-104
The motor disengages when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes 47 O.S. §1-104
Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour 47 O.S. §11-1209
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage 47 O.S. §11-1209
Must not be tampered with to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match 47 O.S. §11-1209
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements 47 O.S. §1-104
Riders under 16 may not operate a class 3, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers 47 O.S. §11-1209
The rider has the rights and duties of a bicycle rider under the traffic laws, and may ride wherever bicycles are allowed 47 O.S. §11-1209
All three classes may ride bicycle and multiuse paths open to bicycles, unless the local authority or state agency in charge bans them 47 O.S. §11-1209
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the local authority or state agency in charge decides whether it's allowed 47 O.S. §11-1209
May not pass other vehicles between lanes of traffic bron
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, registration, title or insurance 47 O.S. §11-1209

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Oregon

A bicycle with pedals and an electric motor, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph. It's treated as a bicycle.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: Geen doofpot
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Must be equipped with pedals; the statute sets no motor wattage limit since HB 4103 (2024) dropped the former 1,000-watt cap bron 1 2
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops assisting at 20 mph Oregon Revised Statutes §801.258
Class 2 can be propelled by its motor without pedaling and stops assisting at 20 mph Oregon Revised Statutes §801.258
Class 3 assists only while the rider pedals, stops assisting at 28 mph, and must have a speedometer Oregon Revised Statutes §801.258
Tot 1 januari 2027: Riders of any class must be 16 or older bron
Van 1 januari 2027: Riders must be 14 or older for Class 1 and 16 or older for Class 2 and Class 3, and riders of any age in a bicycle safety program may ride Class 1 or Class 2 HB 4007, 2026
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear an approved bicycle helmet; a parent, or a rider carrying such a passenger, is liable for the violation bron 1 2
No driver's license needed for a rider who meets the age limit bron 1 2
Treated as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle: no title, registration or insurance Oregon Revised Statutes §814.405
May not be ridden on a sidewalk bron
Allowed in bicycle lanes and on bicycle paths like any bicycle bron
In Oregon state parks, allowed on trails open to bicycles and on wet sand on the ocean shore unless posted otherwise; kept off dry sand and dunes bron
Van 1 januari 2027: Selling a vehicle as an electric assisted bicycle, or as a given class, when it doesn't fit the definition or is built to be switched, modified or app-unlocked out of it is a traffic violation and an unlawful trade practice bron
Van 1 januari 2027: A new e-bike or its battery or charger may only be sold with a certification mark from an accredited testing laboratory bron

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Pennsylvania Geen 3 klassen

A single category, not the three-class system: a pedalcycle of 100 pounds or less with operable pedals and an electric motor rated at no more than 750 watts that can't propel it past 20 mph on its own, legally a bicycle.

Erkende klassen: De eigen definitie: Pedalcycle With Electric Assist
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Weighs no more than 100 pounds, with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §102, as amended by Act 154 of 2014 1 2
Operable pedals and an electric motor rated at no more than 750 watts Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §102
The motor alone can't propel it faster than 20 mph on a level surface; a throttle is allowed Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §102
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Riders must be 16 or older Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §3514 1 2
Riders and passengers under 12 must wear a bicycle helmet, including a child in a bike seat or towed trailer Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §3510
Carries only as many riders as it's designed for, though an adult may carry a child in an attached child seat or trailer Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §3504
No driver's license, title, registration or insurance bron
Follows the same rules of the road as a bicycle; banned from freeways Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §§3501, 3511 1 2
May be ridden on sidewalks, yielding to pedestrians, except in a business district unless signs allow it or where a bike lane runs alongside Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §3508
In state parks and forests, allowed on roads and on trails open to bicycles, but must be pedaled, not run on throttle alone, on non-motorized trails; barred from natural areas and yellow- or orange-blazed hiking trails bron
A parent may not knowingly let their child break these rules; a violation is a summary offense with a $10 fine Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §§3502, 3503 1 2
One with pedals and an automatic transmission that exceeds these limits but has a top design speed of 25 mph or less is a motorized pedalcycle, a motor vehicle that needs a Class C driver's license Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §102 1 2

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Rhode Island

An electric motorized bicycle, or electric bicycle: a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by human power, an electric motor rated at no more than 2 horsepower, or both, with a top speed of 28 mph, in one of three classes.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 1.500W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two wheels, with an electric motor rated at no more than 2 SAE horsepower (about 1,500 W) and a top speed of 28 mph Rhode Island General Laws §31-1-3(g)
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops assisting at 20 mph Rhode Island General Laws §31-19.7-1, added by H 7713A / S 2829A (2024)
Class 2 has a throttle-actuated motor that stops assisting at 20 mph Rhode Island General Laws §31-19.7-1
Class 3 assists only while the rider pedals and stops assisting at 28 mph Rhode Island General Laws §31-19.7-1
Riders must be 16 or older Rhode Island General Laws §31-3-2.2
Riders and passengers under 21 must wear a CPSC-compliant helmet, on any class Rhode Island General Laws §31-19.7-3
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license or registration Rhode Island General Laws §§31-1-3(u), 31-3-2.2 1 2
Has the rights and duties of a vehicle driver on the road, and may ride on highway shoulders except where bicycles are barred Rhode Island General Laws §31-19-3
Only Class 1 is allowed on state bicycle trails and paths Rhode Island General Laws §§31-1-23(c), 31-19.7-2 1 2 3
The Department of Environmental Management decides by regulation where e-bikes may ride on the parks and other properties it manages Rhode Island General Laws §31-19.7-2
Banned from sidewalks and crosswalks in New Shoreham (Block Island) Rhode Island General Laws §31-19-12
One faster than 28 mph or with a motor over 2 horsepower is a motor vehicle, not an electric motorized bicycle, and needs a license and registration Rhode Island General Laws §§31-1-3(u), 31-3-2.2, 31-10.1-1, 31-19.1-1 1 2 3 4

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South Carolina Alleen klasse 1

A single category, not the three-class system: a low-speed electrically assisted bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts that assists only while the rider pedals, to a top motor-powered speed under 20 mph. It's regulated as a bicycle.

Erkende klassen: Klasse 1
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 20 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Niet toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts (one horsepower) South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
Top motor-powered speed under 20 mph, measured with a 170-pound rider on a paved level surface South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
No throttle: the motor must disengage when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
No class system: South Carolina has not adopted the three-class model law bron
Manufacturers and distributors must permanently label it with its wattage and top assisted speed; owners may not remove or tamper with the label South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
Anyone who modifies it to change its speed must replace the label to match South Carolina Code §56-1-10(29)
No statewide minimum age; the helmet law for riders under 21 covers any two-wheeled motorized vehicle and doesn't exempt e-bikes South Carolina Code §56-5-3660 1 2
Carries only as many riders as it's designed and equipped for South Carolina Code §§56-5-3440, 56-5-3520
Not a moped, and the bicyclist rules apply to it, but the code doesn't say whether it needs a driver's license, registration or insurance South Carolina Code §§56-1-10(29), 56-5-3520 1 2
Rides by the same rules as a bicycle, including using an adjacent bicycle lane where one is provided South Carolina Code §56-5-3520
One whose motor exceeds 750 W, up to 1,500 W, is a moped, which needs a driver's or moped license and registration South Carolina Code §§56-1-10(26), 56-1-1720, 56-3-110 1 2

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South Dakota

A bicycle or tricycle with a seat, operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, in one of three classes: Class I pedal assist to 20 mph, Class II throttle to 20 mph, and Class III pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

A bicycle or tricycle with a seat or saddle, operable pedals, and an electric motor of 750 watts or less South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-9
Class I assists only while the rider pedals and stops assisting at 20 mph South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-9
Class II can be propelled by its motor without pedaling and stops assisting at 20 mph South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-9
Class III assists only while the rider pedals, stops assisting at 28 mph, and must have a working speedometer South Dakota Codified Laws §§32-20B-9, 32-20B-15 1 2
The motor must disengage or stop when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-11
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; anyone who modifies its speed or propulsion must update the label South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-10
Class III riders must be 16 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one designed to carry passengers South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-13
Class III riders under 18 and all Class III passengers must wear a bicycle helmet; no statewide helmet rule for Class I or II South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-14
Not a motor vehicle: no driver's license, title or registration South Dakota Codified Laws §§32-14-1(17), 32-3-1(17) 1 2
Class I and Class II may ride on any bicycle or multi-use path unless the governing entity prohibits it South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-12
Class III is kept off bicycle and multi-use paths unless the path runs within or beside a roadway or the governing entity allows it South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-12
Class III may ride a nonmotorized natural-surface trail unless the managing entity prohibits or restricts it South Dakota Codified Laws §32-20B-12
Only Class I is allowed on the George S. Mickelson Trail, since SB 79 (2025) South Dakota Codified Laws §41-17-27 1 2

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Tennessee

A two- or three-wheeled ride with at least one wheel 20 inches or larger, fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Two or three wheels, at least one 20 inches or more in diameter, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-301
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals and stops assisting at 20 mph Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-301
Class 2 can be propelled by its motor alone and stops assisting at 20 mph Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-301
Class 3 assists only while the rider pedals, stops assisting at 28 mph, and must have a speedometer showing mph Tennessee Code Annotated §§55-8-301, 55-8-305 1 2
The motor must disengage when the brakes are applied or a switch is released, and it must meet the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512) Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-305
New e-bikes must carry a permanent label stating the class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; modifying one's speed without replacing the label is a misdemeanor Tennessee Code Annotated §§55-8-303, 55-8-304 1 2
Class 3 riders must be 16 or older on streets and highways since July 1, 2026 (14 or older before then); a younger passenger may ride on one designed for passengers Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-307, as amended by Public Chapter 651 (2026) 1 2
Class 3 riders and passengers of any age must wear a CPSC or ASTM bicycle helmet Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-307
Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet on any class, as on any bicycle Tennessee Code Annotated §§55-8-302, 55-52-105 1 2
Not subject to motor vehicle laws: no driver's license, title, registration or insurance Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-302
Class 1 and Class 2 may ride wherever bicycles may, including bike lanes, shoulders and bicycle paths and trails, but since April 2026 a local government or state agency may regulate or ban them on any of those, including along state highways Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-306, as amended by Public Chapter 651 (2026) 1 2
Class 3 is kept off bicycle paths and trails unless the path runs within or beside a street or highway, or the local government or state agency allows it Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-306
Kept off sidewalks unless the local government allows bicycles there and the motor is switched off Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-306

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Texas

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts, with a top assisted speed of 28 mph or less, in one of three classes: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Fully operable pedals and an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts, with a top assisted speed of 28 mph or less Texas Transportation Code §664.001
Class 1 assists only while the rider pedals, to a top assisted speed of 20 mph Texas Transportation Code §664.001
Class 2 can be propelled by its motor without pedaling, to a top assisted speed of 20 mph Texas Transportation Code §664.001
Class 3 assists only while the rider pedals, to a top assisted speed of more than 20 but less than 28 mph, and must be sold with a speedometer Texas Transportation Code §§664.001, 664.004
May only be ridden if the motor disengages when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Texas Transportation Code §551.107
Carries a permanent label stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; anyone who changes its motor-powered speed or engagement must replace the label to match Texas Transportation Code §664.002
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements 16 CFR part 1512
Class 3 riders must be 15 or older; a younger passenger may ride on one Texas Transportation Code §551.107
No statewide helmet requirement bron 1 2
No driver's license, title or insurance, and it can't be registered for highway use Texas Transportation Code §§502.143, 551.107 1 2
TxDOT and local authorities may not ban it from roads used mainly by motor vehicles, or from anywhere a regular bicycle may go, except natural-surface trails closed to motor vehicles Texas Transportation Code §551.106
TxDOT and local authorities may ban bicycles, e-bikes included, from sidewalks and set speed limits on bicycle paths Texas Transportation Code §551.106

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Utah

A bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of not more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 can propel the bike on its own but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling, stops at 28 mph and must have a speedometer Utah Code §41-6a-102
A programmable e-bike qualifies only if it fully meets each class's rules in that mode, and must carry a label listing the classes it can operate in Utah Code §§41-6a-102, 41-6a-1115.5 1 2
Motor output of not more than 750 watts, fully operable pedals, cranks permanently affixed at the original manufacture, and fully operable as a bicycle without the motor Utah Code §41-6a-102
Anything designed, advertised or modifiable to reach 20 mph on motor power alone, with a continuous rated motor over 750 watts, foot pegs, or pedals only via a kit is not an e-bike; one over 750 watts or faster than 20 mph on motor power is an electric motorcycle Utah Code §41-6a-102
One modified or tampered with beyond the factory speed or power settings, or made to exceed 20 mph on motor power alone, becomes a high power electric device: it's ridden under motorcycle rules, is barred from freeways, and no one under 16 may ride it on a highway Utah Code §§41-6a-102, 41-6a-1511 1 2
Utah-based manufacturers and distributors must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point Arial stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5
Tot 5 mei 2027: Riders under 16 may not ride a Class 3; riders under 14 need a parent's or guardian's direct supervision to ride with the motor engaged on public property, a highway, path or sidewalk Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5
Tot 5 mei 2027: Riders under 8 may not ride with the motor engaged on public property, a highway, path or sidewalk Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5
Van 5 mei 2027: Riders under 8 may not ride with the motor engaged on a highway Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5, as amended by H.B. 381 (2026) 1 2
Van 5 mei 2027: Riders 8 to 15 may ride with the motor engaged on a highway only under a parent's or responsible adult's direct supervision or with a state personal electric vehicle safety certificate from an online course, and riders 16 and older ride unsupervised, Class 3 included Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5, as amended by H.B. 381 (2026) 1 2 3
Since May 6, 2026, riders under 21 must wear a bicycle helmet meeting 16 CFR part 1203 on any class on a highway, except on a rented Class 1 Utah Code §41-6a-1505 1 2
No drinking alcohol or carrying an open container while riding any class (before May 6, 2026, only Class 2) Utah Code §§41-6a-526, 41-6a-1115.5 1 2 3
A peace officer who sees a rider under 18 commit a violation may hold the e-bike and release it only to a parent or guardian Utah Code §41-6a-1115.6
Ridden under the rules for bicycles, and allowed on paths and trails designated for bicycles Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5
A local authority or state agency may regulate or restrict e-bikes, or a single class, on sidewalks, paths and trails it controls Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5
Not a motor vehicle or motorcycle: no driver's license or registration Utah Code §41-6a-102 1 2

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Vermont

A bicycle with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 can propel the bike on its own but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph 23 V.S.A. §4(46)
Fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat, and a motor of less than 750 watts 23 V.S.A. §4(46)
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512), and the motor disengages or stops when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes 23 V.S.A. §1136a
A Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour 23 V.S.A. §1136a
Manufacturers and distributors must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point Arial stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage 23 V.S.A. §1136a
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match 23 V.S.A. §1136a
Riders under 16 may not ride a Class 3, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers 23 V.S.A. §1136a
No statewide helmet requirement 23 V.S.A. §1136a 1 2
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including highways, bike lanes and bicycle or multi-use paths, with the same rights and duties as a bicyclist 23 V.S.A. §1136a
A municipality, local authority or state agency may ban Class 1 or Class 2 from a bicycle or multi-use path only after notice and a public hearing, for safety or legal reasons, and may ban Class 3 from one without a hearing 23 V.S.A. §1136a
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the municipality or agency that manages it may regulate e-bike use 23 V.S.A. §1136a
Not a motor vehicle: exempt from registration, inspection, title, operator's license, insurance and ATV requirements 23 V.S.A. §§4(46), 1136a 1 2
A bicycle with an electric motor of up to 1,000 watts and a top motor speed of 20 mph that isn't an electric bicycle is a motor-assisted bicycle instead, which can't be ridden on sidewalks or by anyone under 16 on a highway 23 V.S.A. §§4(45)(B), 1136(d) 1 2

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Virginia

A vehicle on no more than three wheels with pedals, a seat and an electric motor with an input of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class one assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; class two can propel the bike on its own and stops assisting at 20 mph; class three assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Code of Virginia §46.2-100
No more than three wheels, pedals for human propulsion, a seat, and a motor with an input of no more than 750 watts Code of Virginia §46.2-100
The motor disengages or stops when the rider stops pedaling or applies the brakes Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512), and a class three must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
Manufacturers and distributors must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point Arial stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
Batteries must be spill-proof, sealed or gelled-electrolyte Code of Virginia §46.2-908.1
Riders under 14 may ride a class three only under the immediate supervision of someone 18 or older Code of Virginia §46.2-908.1
Every rider and passenger on a class three must wear a bicycle helmet meeting CPSC or ASTM standards; a locality may require helmets for riders 14 and under on any class Code of Virginia §§46.2-904.1, 46.2-906.1 1 2
Ridden wherever bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, shoulders, bike lanes and bicycle or shared-use paths, but never on an Interstate highway Code of Virginia §§46.2-904.1, 46.2-908.1 1 2
A locality or state agency may ban class one or two from a bicycle or shared-use path only after notice and a public hearing, for safety or legal reasons, and may ban class three from one without a hearing Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
On a natural-surface trail designated nonmotorized, the locality or agency that manages it may regulate e-bike use Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1
Allowed on sidewalks unless a locality bans it there by ordinance or signs prohibit it; on a sidewalk or shared-use path the rider must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing Code of Virginia §46.2-904
Has a bicycle's rights and duties: no driver's license, registration, title, license plate or insurance Code of Virginia §46.2-904.1

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Washington

A bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 can propel the bike on its own but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling, stops at 28 mph and must have a speedometer Revised Code of Washington §46.04.169
Two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals, and a motor with a power output of no more than 750 watts Revised Code of Washington §46.04.169
Since June 11, 2026, anything capable of exceeding 20 mph on its motor alone, or designed or sold to be easily switched out of the e-bike limits by a switch, button, software setting or app, is not an e-bike; many such vehicles meet the motorcycle or moped definition instead Revised Code of Washington §46.04.169, as amended by ESSB 6110 (2026) 1 2
Manufacturers and distributors of new e-bikes must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point Arial stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage, and meet the CPSC's bicycle requirements Revised Code of Washington §46.37.690
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its speed capability unless the label is replaced to match Revised Code of Washington §46.37.690
Riders under 16 may not ride a Class 3 Revised Code of Washington §46.20.500
No statewide helmet requirement Revised Code of Washington §46.37.530
Has access to highways and may be parked to the same extent as a bicycle, and is otherwise subject to the same rules as a bicycle Revised Code of Washington §§46.61.710, 46.37.690 1 2
Class 1 and Class 2 may ride on shared-use paths and any part of a highway designated for bicycles, but local jurisdictions and state agencies may restrict or regulate them on facilities they control Revised Code of Washington §46.61.710
Class 3 may ride on facilities within or next to a highway, but not on a shared-use path unless the local jurisdiction allows it Revised Code of Washington §46.61.710
A Class 3 may not ride on a sidewalk unless the sidewalk is the only way through as part of a bicycle or pedestrian path, or a local ordinance allows it Revised Code of Washington §46.61.710
Not allowed on natural-surface trails designated nonmotorized unless the local authority or state agency that manages the trail allows it Revised Code of Washington §46.61.710
No driver's license or registration required Revised Code of Washington §§46.20.500, 46.37.690 1 2

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West Virginia

A two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 may use a throttle to propel the bike but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph West Virginia Code §§17C-1-70, 17C-11-8, as amended by HB 2062 (2023) 1 2 3
Two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and a motor of fewer than 750 watts West Virginia Code §17C-1-70, as amended by HB 2062 (2023) 1 2
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512), and the motor stops propelling it when the rider stops pedaling West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
A Class 3 must have a speedometer showing its speed in miles per hour West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
Must not be tampered with or modified to change its motor-powered speed or its pedal-assist or throttle engagement; one modified past the limits is no longer an electric bicycle, except when ridden only on the owner's own property West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
No minimum operator age West Virginia Code §17C-11-8 1 2
Riders and passengers under 15 must wear a bicycle helmet, under the Child Bicycle Safety Act West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
No riding under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
Class 1 and Class 2 have a traditional bicycle's rights and duties on roads and trails, including public lands, wherever traditional bicycles are allowed West Virginia Code §17C-11-8, as amended by HB 2062 (2023) 1 2
A Class 3 may not ride on a bicycle path, multi-use trail or single-use trail unless it's within a highway or roadway, or the municipality, local authority or state agency that manages it allows it West Virginia Code §17C-11-8
Never allowed anywhere traditional bicycles are prohibited; private property owners may allow or restrict it West Virginia Code §17C-11-8, as amended by HB 2062 (2023) 1 2
No registration, title, driver's license or insurance West Virginia Code §17C-11-8

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Wisconsin

A bicycle with fully operative pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 may be powered by the motor alone but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Wisconsin Statutes §340.01(15ph)
Fully operative pedals and a motor of 750 watts or less Wisconsin Statutes §340.01(15ph)
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512), and the motor stops providing power when the brakes are applied or the rider stops pedaling 2019 Wisconsin Act 34 1 2
A Class 3 must have a speedometer that reasonably accurately shows its speed in miles per hour 2019 Wisconsin Act 34 1 2
Manufacturers and distributors must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point Arial stating its class, the speed at which the motor stops assisting, and motor wattage 2019 Wisconsin Act 34 1 2
Anyone who modifies it so its class changes must affix a revised label to match 2019 Wisconsin Act 34 1 2
Riders under 16 may not ride a Class 3, but may ride as a passenger on one designed to carry passengers Wisconsin Statutes §346.806
No statewide helmet requirement Wisconsin Statutes §346.806
Has a bicycle's rights and duties, and is a vehicle to the same extent as a bicycle Wisconsin Statutes §346.806
May be ridden with the motor on along bikeways, but a municipality or county may ban that by ordinance, and the Department of Natural Resources by rule, on bikeways it controls Wisconsin Statutes §346.806 1 2
Not a motor vehicle or motor bicycle: no operator's license, registration, title or insurance Wisconsin Statutes §346.806; 2019 Wisconsin Act 34 1 2

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Wyoming

A bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, in one of three classes: pedal-assist to 20 mph, throttle-capable to 20 mph, or pedal-assist to 28 mph.

Erkende klassen: Klassen 1, 2 en 3
Motorvermogenscapaciteit: 750W
Maximale ondersteunde snelheid: 28 mph
Elektrisch gaspedaal: Toegestaan

Regels en beperkingen

Class 1 assists only while pedaling and stops at 20 mph; Class 2 can propel the bike without pedaling but can't assist past 20 mph; Class 3 assists only while pedaling and stops at 28 mph Wyoming Statutes §31-1-101(a)(xxxiv) 1 2
Two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle, and a motor of less than 750 watts Wyoming Statutes §31-1-101(a)(xxxiv) 1 2
Meets the CPSC's bicycle requirements (16 CFR part 1512), and the motor assist stops when the rider stops pedaling, brakes or disengages the motor Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2
Manufacturers and distributors must permanently affix a label in at least 9-point type stating its class, top assisted speed and motor wattage Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2
Must not be modified to change its motor-powered speed or engagement unless the label is replaced to match Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2
No statewide minimum age or helmet requirement Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707
The rider has the rights and duties of the driver of any vehicle, as a bicyclist does Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2
Motorists passing one must leave at least three feet where space allows Wyoming Statutes §31-5-203(c) 1 2
A local authority or state agency may regulate any class on trails it manages, including natural-surface nonmotorized trails Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2
Local authorities may regulate e-bike operation on their streets and may require e-bikes to be registered and licensed, for a fee Wyoming Statutes §31-5-109(a)(vii) 1 2
Not a motor vehicle, moped, motorcycle or motor-driven cycle: no driver's license, state registration, title, insurance or off-road recreational vehicle rules Wyoming Statutes §31-5-707 1 2

Check een e-bike in Wyoming

Ken de regels voor e-bikes.

E-bike lessen, uitgelegd

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