Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- Helmet required for all riders under 15 no e-bike-specific mandate
- Class System
- Three-class framework codified in §17C-1-70
- Min Age
- Minimum age 16 for Class 3
- Throttle (Class 2)
- West Virginia Code §17C-1-70 defines electric bicycles ≤750W following federal and three-class standards
- License/Reg
- No driver license or registration required
- Trail Access
- Allowed where bicycles permitted unless restricted locally
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
Helmet required for all riders under 15 no e-bike-specific mandate
Is the throttle legal?
West Virginia Code §17C-1-70 defines electric bicycles ≤750W following federal and three-class standards
Can I ride on trails?
Allowed where bicycles permitted unless restricted locally
Is there an age limit?
Minimum age 16 for Class 3
Do I need insurance?
No driver license or registration required
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.