9 states have passed model e-bike legislation, including:
- AZ HB 2266 (AZ | 2018)
- CO
- CA
- AR (that’s Arkansas)
- IL
- MI
- TN
- UT (Utah, not any of the universities with these initials)
- WA
The model legislation does this:
- defines e-bikes as motorized electric bicycles with a watt definition
- establishes Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bikes
- Class 3 e-bikes would be restricted to on-road usage
- Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may be ridden on bike paths
- grants e-bikes the same rights of the road as traditional bicyclists
- requires e-bikes to display a sticker with their class
- Local jurisdictions can prohibit operation on bicycle paths
Bicycle Retailer | Arizona Legislature passes e-bike bill