The Federal eBike Law
An “electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals, an electric motor of less than 750 watts, and a top non-pedaling speed of 20 MPH (with a 170 pound rider). They are treated the same as pedal bicycles under the law according to the Federal Electric Bicycle Law HR 727. Note: There may be specific local ordinances in effect, though federal law is supposed to supercede.
The California eBike Law
Please Note: Our bikes are all 'Class 2,' meaning they are just like regular bicycles under the law.
(1) A “class 1 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) A “class 2 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
Note: Simply stated: These two are basically the same, and are essentially just like a regular pedal bicycle as far as the law is concerned. All of our bikes are Class 2.
(3) A “class 3 electric bicycle,” or “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer.
Note: For Class 3, the rider must wear a helmet and be at least 16 years old
An “electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals, an electric motor of less than 750 watts, and a top non-pedaling speed of 20 MPH (with a 170 pound rider). They are treated the same as pedal bicycles under the law according to the Federal Electric Bicycle Law HR 727. Note: There may be specific local ordinances in effect, though federal law is supposed to supercede.
The California eBike Law
Please Note: Our bikes are all 'Class 2,' meaning they are just like regular bicycles under the law.
(1) A “class 1 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) A “class 2 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
Note: Simply stated: These two are basically the same, and are essentially just like a regular pedal bicycle as far as the law is concerned. All of our bikes are Class 2.
(3) A “class 3 electric bicycle,” or “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer.
Note: For Class 3, the rider must wear a helmet and be at least 16 years old