connecticut’s e-bike law · 2020-05-04 · peopleforbikes.org with an e-bike, bicyclists can ride...

With an e-bike, bicyclists can ride more often, farther, and for more trips. Electric bicycles are designed to be as safe as traditional bicycles, do not compromise consumer safety, and benefit bicyclists who may be discouraged from riding a traditional bicycle due to limited physical fitness, age, disability or convenience. » : L A C O L Consult your local land management agency. » STATE: The Connecticut State Parks Division allows Class 1 e-bikes on multi-use trails. Contact the department for the most up to date information. PeopleForBikes is monitoring this policy and will update this document as needed. » FEDERAL: On federal lands, eMTBs are considered motorized vehicles and have access to motorized trails. However, Connecticut has minimal federal lands and fewer, if any, where mountain biking is allowed. CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW FOR TRAILS » On federal, state, county and local trails, e-mountain bike (eMTB) access varies significantly. » Generally, any natural surface trail that is designated as open to both motorized and non-motorized uses is also open to eMTBs. » eMTBs may not be allowed on trails managed for non-motorized activities. » e d i R . r a e l c n u e r a s e l u r l a c o l e h t e r e h w s a e r a n i B T M e r u o y e d i r t o n o D legally and only on authorized trails to show that mountain bikers are responsible trail users. » c fi i c e p s o t s s e c c a t u o b a r e g a n a m d n a l l a c o l r u o y k s a , t b u o d n i n e h W trails. Local land rules change frequently. eMTB GUIDELINES » t s e r o F e t a t S g u a h c a P Preston City | 25 miles » s l i a r T V H O m a D n o t s a m o h T Thomaston | 4 miles GREAT eMTB RIDES IN CONNECTICUT CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD » » » Connecticut designates three classes of e-bikes: • Class 1: Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph. • Class 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor, that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph. Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes » Blogs and webinars » E-bike laws around the country » E-bike statistics and research » Buying guide » Retailer materials » eMTB management resources » A map of great eMTB rides at peopleforbikes.org/emtb » eMTB “Adventures” at peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes CHECK OUT CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW CT • Class 3: Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 28 mph. » » » * The following Connecticut laws are referenced: Public Act 18 - 165 (HB 5313, 2018 session) PeopleForBikes.org E-bikes are regulated like bicycles. The same rules of the road apply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles. E-bikes are not subject to the registration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles. Helmets are required for riders of all classes of e-bikes. Persons under 16 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike, unless as a passenger. Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on a bicycle trail or path or multiuse trail or path. Local governments have the authority to restrict the use of e-bikes under motor power on bike paths. When in doubt, check with your town, city, or county for local rules and regulations. In many states, e-bikes are regulated under antiquated laws primarily aimed at combustion engine vehicles such as mopeds or scooters. PeopleForBikes is clarifying state laws governing the use of e-bikes in the U.S. Every state’s law is different, but the objective is to ensure that low-speed e-bikes are regulated similarly to traditional, human-powered bicycles.

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PeopleForBikes.org

With an e-bike, bicyclists can ride more often, farther, and for more trips.

Electric bicycles are designed to be as safe as traditional bicycles, do not compromise consumer safety, and benefit bicyclists who may be discouraged from riding a traditional bicycle due to limited physical fitness, age, disability or convenience.

» :LACOL Consult your local land management agency.

» STATE: The Connecticut State Parks Division allows Class 1 e-bikes onmulti-use trails. Contact the department for the most up to dateinformation. PeopleForBikes is monitoring this policy and will updatethis document as needed.

» FEDERAL: On federal lands, eMTBs are considered motorized vehiclesand have access to motorized trails. However, Connecticut has minimalfederal lands and fewer, if any, where mountain biking is allowed.

CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW FOR TRAILS » On federal, state, county and local trails, e-mountain bike (eMTB) access

varies significantly.

» Generally, any natural surface trail that is designated as open to bothmotorized and non-motorized uses is also open to eMTBs.

» eMTBs may not be allowed on trails managed for non-motorized activities.

» ediR .raelcnu era selur lacol eht erehw saera ni BTMe ruoy edir ton oD legally and only on authorized trails to show that mountain bikers areresponsible trail users.

» cfiiceps ot ssecca tuoba reganam dnal lacol ruoy ksa ,tbuod ni nehW trails. Local land rules change frequently.

eMTB GUIDELINES

» tseroF etatS guahcaP Preston City | 25 miles

» sliarT VHO maD notsamohT Thomaston | 4 miles

GREAT eMTB RIDES IN CONNECTICUT

CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD»

» Connecticut designates three classes of e-bikes:

• Class 1: Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance onlywhen the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistancewhen the e-bike reaches 20 mph.

• Class 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor, thatceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph.

Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes » Blogs and webinars

» E-bike laws around the country

» E-bike statistics and research

» Buying guide

» Retailer materials

» eMTB management resources

» A map of great eMTB rides at peopleforbikes.org/emtb

» eMTB “Adventures” at peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes

CHECK OUT

CONNECTICUT’S E-BIKE LAW CT

• Class 3: Bicycle equipped with a motor that providesassistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases toprovide assistance when the e-bike reaches 28 mph.

* The following Connecticut laws are referenced: Public Act 18 - 165 (HB 5313, 2018 session)

PeopleForBikes.org

E-bikes are regulated like bicycles. The same rules of the road apply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles.

E-bikes are not subject to the registration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles.

Helmets are required for riders of all classes of e-bikes. Persons under 16 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike, unless as a passenger.

Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on a bicycle trail or path or multiuse trail or path.

Local governments have the authority to restrict the use of e-bikes under motor power on bike paths. When in doubt, check with your town, city, or county for local rules and regulations.

In many states, e-bikes are regulated under antiquated laws primarily aimed at combustion engine vehicles such as mopeds or scooters. PeopleForBikes is clarifying state laws governing the use of e-bikes in the U.S. Every state’s law is different, but the objective is to ensure that low-speed e-bikes are regulated similarly to traditional, human-powered bicycles.

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