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Maryland e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1, 2 and 3 defined |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | Under 16 may not operate a Class 3 on a public highway (may ride as passenger) |
| Helmet rule | Under 16 on any bicycle, which by definition includes an electric bicycle (TR 11-104, 21-1207.1) |
| Where you can ride | Local authority or State agency may prohibit Class 1 and 2 on a bicycle path. Class 3 restricted on bicycle paths (conditions not fully captured). Agencies may regulate all classes on natural-surface nonmotorized trails. |
| License / registration | Not a 'motor vehicle' (TR 11-135(b)(3)), the definition used throughout the Maryland Vehicle Law |
Sources
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=21-1205.2&enactments=false
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=11-117.1&enactments=false
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=21-1207.1&enactments=false
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=11-104&enactments=false
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=11-135&enactments=false
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.