🚲⚡ Know Before You Ride: PA Micromobility Basics ⚡🛴

Micromobility options like e-bikes, scooters, and motorized pedalcycles are becoming more popular across Pennsylvania—but did you know the rules vary depending on what you’re riding?

Here are a few key reminders to keep everyone safe and informed:

✅ E-Bikes & Bicycles
• No license, registration, or insurance required
• Max speeds: up to 20 mph (e-bikes)
• Can ride in bike lanes and, in some cases, on sidewalks (outside business districts)

⚠️ Motorized Pedalcycles & Motor Scooters
• Require a license, registration, and insurance
• Subject to traffic laws just like other motor vehicles
• Helmets required in certain situations

🚫 Electric Scooters
• Not permitted on public roadways in PA—private property use only

💡 Safety First
• Lights are required when riding at night
• Helmets required for younger riders
• DUI laws apply—ride responsibly

As micromobility continues to grow, understanding the rules helps keep riders and our community safe.

For more details, check out the PA DOT Micromobility Information Sheet:

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