Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- No statewide helmet mandate
- Class System
- Three class framework in statute
- Min Age
- No statewide minimum age for e bikes DNR restrictions may apply
- Throttle (Class 2)
- Indiana recognizes Class 1 2 3 e bikes in Title 9. Class 1 and 3 pedal assist Class 2 throttle 20 mph
- License/Reg
- Statutory e bikes not registered as motor vehicles
- Trail Access
- Class 1 permitted on DNR designated MTB trails others regulated by 312 IAC 8 2 8
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
No statewide helmet mandate
Is the throttle legal?
Indiana recognizes Class 1 2 3 e bikes in Title 9. Class 1 and 3 pedal assist Class 2 throttle 20 mph
Can I ride on trails?
Class 1 permitted on DNR designated MTB trails others regulated by 312 IAC 8 2 8
Is there an age limit?
No statewide minimum age for e bikes DNR restrictions may apply
Do I need insurance?
Statutory e bikes not registered as motor vehicles
City Guides in Indiana
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.