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License, registration

No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.

Helmet

Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.

Minimum age

Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.

Where you can ride

E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.

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License, registration

Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.

Helmet

Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.

Minimum age

No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.

Where you can ride

Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.

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License, registration

No driver license needed for any e-bike class.

Helmet

Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.

Minimum age

No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.

Where you can ride

You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.

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License, registration

No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.

Helmet

All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).

Minimum age

Riders must be at least 16.

Where you can ride

E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.