Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- Helmet required for all e bike riders and passengers meeting ANSI CPSC ASTM or Snell standards effective Oct 1 2025 universal helmet rule applies to all riders
- Class System
- Three class system adopted with labeling equipment rules
- Min Age
- Class 3 minimum age 16
- Throttle (Class 2)
- Three class system Class 1 and 2 up to 20 mph Class 3 pedal assist 28 mph Vehicles without pedals over 750W treated as motor driven cycles and above 3700W as motorcycles
- License/Reg
- Standard e bikes under 750W no license registration or insurance Motor driven cycles require driver license
- Trail Access
- Class 3 prohibited on bike and multi use trails Class 1 and 2 prohibited on natural surface non motorized trails unless allowed locally
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
Helmet required for all e bike riders and passengers meeting ANSI CPSC ASTM or Snell standards effective Oct 1 2025 universal helmet rule applies to all riders
Is the throttle legal?
Three class system Class 1 and 2 up to 20 mph Class 3 pedal assist 28 mph Vehicles without pedals over 750W treated as motor driven cycles and above 3700W as motorcycles
Can I ride on trails?
Class 3 prohibited on bike and multi use trails Class 1 and 2 prohibited on natural surface non motorized trails unless allowed locally
Is there an age limit?
Class 3 minimum age 16
Do I need insurance?
Standard e bikes under 750W no license registration or insurance Motor driven cycles require driver license
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.