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Colorado e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1, 2 and 3 defined |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | Under 16 may not ride a Class 3 (may ride as passenger on a Class 3 designed for passengers) |
| Helmet rule | Class 3: operators and passengers under 18 must wear a CPSC- or ASTM-compliant bicycle helmet |
| Where you can ride | Class 1 and 2 may use bike/pedestrian paths where bicycles are allowed; local authority may prohibit. Class 3 not on bike/pedestrian paths unless the path is within a street or highway or the local authority permits it. Local ordinances apply. |
| License / registration | Not a 'motor vehicle' (CRS 42-1-102(58)); exempt from state registration (CRS 42-3-103(1)(b)(I)). Local authorities may require registration and licensing of e-bikes (CRS 42-4-111(1)(h)) |
Sources
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.