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Clay, New York · Friday, August 7, 2026· Aug 7, 2026
Public Records › Town of Clay › Supervisor's notice

NYS E-Bike and Scooter Laws

2026-07-23 · PDF · 239 words · collected 2026-08-07 Official copy↗ Archived PDF Plain text Mentions

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MINIMU M AGE E-BIKE CLASSES

ie fe ‘eh . at least 16 years ) wits old to operate | ld ) E anelectric bike 7 ars MD 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 oP, . Required for certain :

@,@ 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. \ J # ) r

A PARENTS

If your child is under 16, Aa they CANNOT legally operate an | pee , : :

re % . e-bike or e-scooter on public roads \ a | —_——! in New York State. , aw Local laws may vary.

Always ride safely and follow all traffic laws.

Be Legal.

Source: New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111-c, § 1111-d, § 1231

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