Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- Helmet required for riders under 16 statewide
- Class System
- Vermont adopted three-class framework in 2023 Act 47
- Min Age
- No statewide minimum age beyond helmet requirement
- Throttle (Class 2)
- Vermont Statutes Title 23 §4(45) defines motor-driven cycle and e-bike categories. Class 1 and 2 assist 20 mph Class 3 pedal assist 28 mph
- License/Reg
- No license or registration for e-bikes ≤750 W
- Trail Access
- Allowed where bicycles are permitted unless restricted locally
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
Helmet required for riders under 16 statewide
Is the throttle legal?
Vermont Statutes Title 23 §4(45) defines motor-driven cycle and e-bike categories. Class 1 and 2 assist 20 mph Class 3 pedal assist 28 mph
Can I ride on trails?
Allowed where bicycles are permitted unless restricted locally
Is there an age limit?
No statewide minimum age beyond helmet requirement
Do I need insurance?
No license or registration for e-bikes ≤750 W
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.