E-Bike laws
October 1, 2025 New E-Bike Laws
Educating parents and riders of E-Scooters, E-Bikes & Motor Driven Cycles.
Ensuring everyone's safety is a priority.
E-Scooter
- Two- or three-wheeled, 100 pounds or less,
- Maximum speed of 20 mph
- Powered by electric and human powerDesigned to be ridden in an upright or seated position and has handlebars
- Driven on the right side of the roadway
- Head gear required
- May be ridden anywhere bycicle can.
- Shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian
E-Bike
- Foot pedals & an electric motor.
- Less than 755 watts.
- Driven on the right side of the roadway.
- Headgear required
- Shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.
- Classes 1 and 2 may be ridden anywhere bicycles are permitted. Unless prohibited by local restrictions.
- Class 3 electric bicycle shall not be ridden on a bicycle trail or path, or multi-use trail or path, subject to local ordinance.
- Class 3, 16 ys or older
Motor Driven Cycle
- A driver's License Is required; no motorcycle endorsement is needed.
- Motorcycle, scooter, or bicycle,
- NO pedals, it is a Motor Driven Cycle
- Gas, electric, or hybrid motor, 50 cubic centimeters (cc), 3,700 watts or less, produces 5 brake horsepower (BHP)
- Can not be operated on sidewalks or prohibited areas
- Driven on the right side of the roadway
- Head gear required
- Shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian