| Electric bikes are simply bicycles that have a motor | | | | watts. |
| attached to the pedals and are powered by a battery. | | | | Connecticut - Valid motor vehicle license required |
| There are many variations and models available for | | | | unless excused by a doctor. Motor cannot exceed 50 |
| those wishing to save money and are considering an | | | | cc. |
| alternate form of transportation. An informed decision | | | | Florida - Minimum age is 16. |
| on the choice of bicycle depends on staying current on | | | | Hawaii - Electric bikes are illegal. |
| the laws of the state in which it will be used. Since | | | | Indiana - Same laws as Federal. |
| electric bikes are gaining in popularity, it is important to | | | | Iowa - Same laws as Federal. |
| stay abreast of the changing laws with regards to | | | | Kentucky - Driver's license and helmet required. |
| their use on public roads. | | | | Louisiana - License, registration and helmet required. |
| Federal law limits the speed of electric bikes to 20 | | | | Minimum age is 15 years. |
| miles per hour and the battery power cannot exceed | | | | Massachusetts - License and helmet required. Minimum |
| 750 watts. Cyclists must obey the same traffic laws | | | | age is 16 years. |
| and operators of automobiles. Cyclists do not need a | | | | Minnesota - License, registration and helmet required. |
| driver's license, insurance or a state license plate to | | | | Minimum age is 16 years. |
| ride on public roads though some highways prohibit | | | | Nevada - Same laws as Federal. |
| bicycles of any type. In most states it is illegal to ride a | | | | New Jersey - Electric bikes are illegal on public roads. |
| bicycle on sidewalks and it is certainly unsafe as | | | | New York - Electric bikes are currently illegal on public |
| motorists are not looking for bicycles at intersections | | | | roads. |
| but on the road and may not see a cyclist in time to | | | | Ohio - Electric bikes are illegal without registration of |
| avoid a crash. | | | | certain models but generally accepted as standard |
| Available states will be listed alphabetically and any | | | | bicycles. |
| differences in Federal law as stated above will be | | | | Oregon - Same laws as Federal. |
| highlighted. If there is no difference, it will not be | | | | Pennsylvania - Class C license, insurance and |
| mentioned. It is stressed to make sure the laws are | | | | registration required. |
| current for the state and locality in which the electric | | | | Tennessee - Helmet required. Minors from 14-16 must |
| bike will be operated by checking with local officials. | | | | have restricted license. |
| Local laws can restrict the use of electric bikes further. | | | | Texas - Weight of electric bicycle cannot exceed 100 |
| Alabama - State license Class M is required for | | | | pounds. Cyclists under age 21 are required to wear |
| operation of any motor vehicle. Operators under 14 | | | | helmet unless excused by physician or chiropractor. |
| must have a learner's permit. | | | | Utah - Driver's license required. |
| Arkansas - State license Class A, B, C or D required | | | | Virginia - Same laws as Federal. |
| or a motorcycle license, certificate to operate a | | | | Washington - Minors under 16 are prohibited from |
| motorized bicycle or a motor-driven cycle license. | | | | operating an electric bicycle. |
| Children under 10 years old cannot be issued | | | | If your state is not listed or not current, please check |
| certificates. There is no law specific to electric bikes | | | | with local officials to be certain of the current laws. |
| but the motor cannot exceed 50 cc. | | | | Violating a law because you did not know about it is |
| California - Helmet required. Maximum battery power | | | | no excuse and not acceptable. Know the law, before |
| 1000 watts. Minimum age is 16. | | | | you buy. |
| Colorado - Maximum power cannot exceed 1000 | | | | |