🇺🇸North Carolina State Electric Bike Laws
Come on. Start your cycling journey. Before your ride, please read this post about North Carolina State Electric Bike Laws before your ride.
The state of North Carolina (NC) defines an electric bike as a bicycle with a small helper motor with less than 750W and a maximum speed of 25mph on flat surfaces.
The state of North Carolina does not allow registration of electric bikes.
According to the state of North Carolina, an electric bike as a bicycle with a small helper motor with less than 750W and a maximum speed of 25mph on flat surfaces.
Riders must be at least 16 years of age.
Helmets are required for all riders.
Electric bicycles are permitted to ride on all public highways and roadways with a posted speed limit of less than 25mph, on sidewalks, in bike lanes and on bike paths. Operators of electric bikes must yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and human-powered devices.
Additional notes:
Every bicycle shall be equipped with a reflex mirror on the rear and both of the following when operated at night on any public street, public vehicular area, or public greenway:
- A lighted lamp on the front thereof, visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least 300 feet in front of such bicycle.
- A lamp on the rear, exhibiting a red light visible under like conditions from a distance of at least 300 feet to the rear of such bicycle.
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Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated and non-applicable.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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