Parents and Guardians,

Devices without pedals, powered solely by electric motors, fall under other vehicle categories and must meet the rules for those categories, including registration, license, insurance, equipment such as lighting/turn-signals as required, helmet rules, and so on. These devices should not be operated by juveniles outside of your private property. We are seeing an uptick in these on public roadways and the Rail Trail.

What You're NOT Allowed to Do / What’s Illegal

A two- or three-wheeled vehicle without pedals that is powered purely by electric motor but is not registered is not legal on public roads/highways.

Off-road or “for trail” bikes that do not have the necessary lighting, mirrors, etc., or which are too powerful, may be illegal to ride on public roads.

Devices that cannot be legally registered as mopeds or motorcycles (e.g. some “mini-bikes” or “off-road only” electric bikes) are often not street legal.

E-bikes with a class 3 rating are also prohibited.

Bicycles with electronic assist are allowed on roadways when operated by someone 16 years of age or older where the maximum speed limit is 30mph or less. Riders utilizing a class 1 or class 2 E-bike can travel at a maximum speed of 20 mph along these roadways. Riders are required to obey the same traffic laws and signals as motorists and must yield the right of way to pedestrians. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the Rail Trail. If a rider must use the Rail Trail they are not permitted to operate with the electric assist and must travel at 10mph or less.

If you have a question regarding the status of your child's e-bike or electric dirt bike/ motorcycle, please reach out to us.