United States E-Bike Law

Electric Bicycle RegulationsFederal law says that an electrically driven bicycle is considered a "bicycle" and the laws of bicycles apply if:

• Electrically driven bicycle has less than 750 watt motor
• Functional pedals
• Max speed is less than 20mph

The Federal law shall supersede any State law or requirement with respect to low-speed
electric bicycles. (The state must regulate the electric bicycle as a bicycle)