NYS E-Bike and Scooter Laws
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MINIMU M AGE E-BIKE CLASSES
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a or electric scooter
in New York State. * Pedal assist only © Throttle allowed e Pedal assist only
‘ d * Max assisted | e Max speed: © Max assisted
d: 20 MPH 20 MPH d: 25 MPH
WHERE CAN THEY shi | wi
BE RIDDEN? &) Helmet required in many situations,
Roads with speed L including all riders in New York City.
limits of 30 MPH gpa .
or less = » HELMETS B NO LICENSE
ins = 5 REQUIRED
Bike lanes A Required for riders
where available XA age 16-17 on (7) No driver's license
16-17 e-scooters. : ¢
@ No registration
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@,@ Not on sidewalks Class 3 e-bike riders. || €@ No insurance
wy (unless local law required
specifically allows it) ie. Strongly recommended for legal e-bikes
for everyone. and e-scooters.
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A PARENTS: If your child is under 16,
Aa they CANNOT legally operate an |
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Local laws may vary.
Always ride safely and
follow all traffic laws.
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Source: New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111-c, § 1111-d, § 1231

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NEW YORK STATE
NYS
E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER
LAWS
E-BIKE CLASSES
MINIMUM AGE
CLASS 1
CLASS 2
CLASS 3
You must be
16+
at least 16 years
old to operate
an electric bike
or electric scooter
in New York State.
Pedal assist only
Throttle allowed
Pedal assist only
Max assisted
Max speed:
Max assisted
speed: 20 MPH
20 MPH
speed: 25 MPH
WHERE CAN THEY
BE RIDDEN?
Helmet required in many situations,
including all riders in New York City.
Roads with speed
limits of 30 MPH
NO LICENSE
or less
HELMETS
REQUIRED
Bike lanes
Required for riders
age 16-17 on
No driver's license
where available
16-17
e-scooters.
No registration
Required for certain
Not on sidewalks
No insurance
Class 3 e-bike riders.
(unless local law
required
specifically allows it)
Strongly recommended
for legal e-bikes
for everyone.
and e-scooters.
PARENTS: If your child is under 16,
UNDER
they CANNOT legally operate an
16
e-bike or e-scooter on public roads
in New York State.
Be Smart.
Local laws may vary.
RIDE RESPONSIBLY.
Be Safe.
Always ride safely and
SHARE THE ROAD.
follow all traffic laws.
Be Legal.
Source: New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111-c, § 1111-d, § 1231