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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. » LOCAL: Consult your local land management agency. » STATE: Tennessee State Parks does not currently Park 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. Contact the U.S. Forest Service Southern Regional Office, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, or the Tennessee Valley Authority for more information. TENNESSEE’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 » Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Johnson City | 22.4 miles » Hickman County Gravel Grinder Dickson | 35 miles GREAT eMTB RIDES IN TENNESSEE TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD » i apply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles. » stration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles. » Tennessee designates three classes of low-speed electric bicycles: • Class 1: An e-bike 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: An e-bike equipped with a throttle-actuated motor, that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph. * The following Tennessee laws are referenced: Tenn. Code §§ 55-8-101(40), 55-8-301, 55-8-302, 55-8-303, 55-8-304, 55-8-305, 55-8-306, 55-8-307. Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes » Blogs and webinars » E-bike laws around the country » E-bike statistics and research » e d i u g g n i y u B » s l a i r e t a m r e l i a t e R » eMTB management resources » A map of great eMTB rides at peopleforbikes.org/emtb » eMTB “Adventures” at peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes CHECK OUT TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW TN • Class 3 : An e-bike 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. » Persons under 14 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike. » Riders and passengers of class 3 e-bikes are required to wear helmets. » E-bike are not allowed on sidewalks. » Class 1 and class 2 e-bikes are allowed on bike paths. However, local governments have the authority to restrict the use of class 1 and class 2e-bikes on bike paths. When in doubt, check with your town, city, or county for local rules and regulations. » Class 3 e-bikes have limited use of bicycle paths and are generally not permitted. PeopleForBikes.org 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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Page 1: TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW€¦ · Recreation Area, or the Tennessee Valley Authority for more information. TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW FOR TRAILS » On federal, state, county and local

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.

» LOCAL: Consult your local land management agency.

» STATE: Tennessee State Parks does not currently Park 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. Contact the U.S. Forest ServiceSouthern Regional Office, the Big South Fork National River andRecreation Area, or the Tennessee Valley Authority for more information.

TENNESSEE’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

» Buffalo Mountain ATV TrailJohnson City | 22.4 miles

» Hickman County Gravel GrinderDickson | 35 miles

GREAT eMTB RIDES IN TENNESSEE

TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW FOR THE ROAD» i

apply to both e-bikes and human-powered bicycles.

» stration, licensing, or insurancerequirements that apply to motor vehicles.

» Tennessee designates three classes of low-speed electric bicycles:

• Class 1: An e-bike equipped with a motor that provides assistanceonly when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provideassistance when the e-bike reaches 20 mph.

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

* The following Tennessee laws are referenced: Tenn. Code §§ 55-8-101(40), 55-8-301, 55-8-302, 55-8-303, 55-8-304, 55-8-305, 55-8-306, 55-8-307.

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

» E-bike laws around the country

» E-bike statistics and research

» ediug gniyuB

» slairetam reliateR

» eMTB management resources

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

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

CHECK OUT

TENNESSEE’S E-BIKE LAW TN

• Class 3 : An e-bike equipped with a motor that provides assistance onlywhen the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance whenthe e-bike reaches 28 mph.

» Persons under 14 years of age may not ride a Class 3 e-bike.

» Riders and passengers of class 3 e-bikes are required to wear helmets.

» E-bike are not allowed on sidewalks.

» Class 1 and class 2 e-bikes are allowed on bike paths. However, localgovernments have the authority to restrict the use of class 1 and class 2e-bikeson bike paths. When in doubt, check with your town, city, or county for localrules and regulations.

» Class 3 e-bikes have limited use of bicycle paths and are generally notpermitted.

PeopleForBikes.org

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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