🇺🇸Ebike Laws Massachusetts: A Complete Guide
- Tom
- March 25, 2022
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Brief summary of the ebike laws in Massachusetts
- E-bikes are defined as bicycles with a motor that provides assistance up to 20 mph.
- E-bikes are subject to the same laws as bicycles, except for the following:
- E-bikes do not require registration or insurance.
- E-bikes can be ridden on any road or path where bicycles are allowed.
- E-bikes can be ridden on sidewalks in some cities and towns.
- E-bikes cannot be ridden on interstate highways.
- E-bike riders must be at least 16 years old.
- E-bikes must have a headlight and taillight that are visible from 500 feet in front and behind.
- E-bikes must have a bell or horn.
- E-bike riders must wear a helmet if they are under the age of 16.
- E-bike riders must obey all traffic laws.
FAQ
The state of Massachusetts (MA) defines electric bikes as a pedal bicycle with a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor, with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc, an automatic transmission, and which is capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 mph.
The state of Massachusetts does NOT require electric bikes to be registered if they meet the definition of a “low-speed electric bicycle” under Federal law (i.e., the bike must have 2-3 wheels, fully operable pedals, an electric motor of less than 750 watts, and a maximum speed of 20 mph when powered solely by the motor).
A motorized bicycle shall not be operated upon any way at a speed higher than 25 mph.
You need to be 16 or older to ride an ebike in Massachusetts.
Any person operating and motorized devices, including electric bikes, must be wearing a helmet.
Electric bikes may ride on all public ways except express state highways where signs specifically prohibiting bicycles have been posted. Electric bikes may be operated in bike lanes but are excluded from off-street recreational bicycle paths.
Disclaimer:
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated and non-applicable. TOMEBIKE strongly encourages checking with City, County, State and other local agencies for the most recent laws governing the proper, legal use of electric bicycles in your area.
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