Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- Helmet required for riders under 17
- Class System
- Two class system adopted with Class 3 remaining motorized bicycle category
- Min Age
- Minimum age 15 for Class 2 operation
- Throttle (Class 2)
- New Jersey classifies low speed electric bicycles in N.J.S.A. 39 1 1 Class 1 pedal assist 20 mph Class 2 throttle 20 mph
- License/Reg
- No registration or license for Class 1 and 2 required Class 3 requires moped license
- Trail Access
- Allowed on roads bike lanes and paths where bicycles permitted Class 3 defined separately as motorized bicycle
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
Helmet required for riders under 17
Is the throttle legal?
New Jersey classifies low speed electric bicycles in N.J.S.A. 39 1 1 Class 1 pedal assist 20 mph Class 2 throttle 20 mph
Can I ride on trails?
Allowed on roads bike lanes and paths where bicycles permitted Class 3 defined separately as motorized bicycle
Is there an age limit?
Minimum age 15 for Class 2 operation
Do I need insurance?
No registration or license for Class 1 and 2 required Class 3 requires moped license
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.