Learn to Ride an E-Bike
E-Bike Smart: A program from PeopleForBikes, the League of American Bicyclists, and Bicycle Colorado that teaches best practices for riding an e-bike. The course covers topics such as how to charge and store an e-bike battery, proper helmet fitting, and how to signal and position your e-bike on the road.
PowerSavvy Ebike: A course from CyclingSavvy that teaches about the components of defensive bicycle driving, how to avoid mistakes made by motorists, and how to properly care for an e-bike's battery.
CyclingSavvy Basics: A course from CyclingSavvy that teaches about bicycle-specific laws, rules of movement, and how to recognize and respond to common crash risks.
CHP training: An online training program that may be a good choice for those who learn best by reading.
Pedal Ahead: A video that provides narration and illustrations to teach e-bike riding.
E-Bike Smart video: A video that provides some narration to teach e-bike riding.
Electric Bicycle (e-bike) US Federal Law
Federal law defines electric bicycles (e-bikes) as "low-speed electric bicycles" and categorizes them into three classes based on their top assisted speeds:
- Class 1: The motor only assists the rider while pedaling, and stops assisting when the bike reaches 20 miles per hour
- Class 2: The motor can be used to propel the bike without assistance, and stops assisting when the bike reaches 20 miles per hour
- Class 3: The bike can reach speeds of up to 28 miles per hour
Federal law also states that:
- Low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products
- The Commission can create new or amended requirements for low-speed electric bicycles
- Federal law does not take precedence over state traffic laws or vehicle codes
Many states have incorporated e-bikes into their traffic codes, but some states still have outdated laws. Licensing and registration requirements for e-bikes vary by state, and are often based on the e-bike's classification. For example, some states require a license for certain e-bike classes, while others require registration for certain classes.
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