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Massachusetts e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1 and Class 2 only; 750 W or less. Statute definition does not include Class 3 (c.90 s.1). E-bikes excluded from 'motor vehicles'. |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No statewide rule found (checked c.85 s.11B and c.90 s.1). The under-16 rule in c.90 s.1B is for motorized bicycles, which by definition exclude electric bicycles (c.90 s.1). |
| Helmet rule | Not yet verified |
| Where you can ride | Not yet verified |
| License / registration | Not required. 'Motor vehicles' excludes electric bicycles (c.90 s.1), and the motorized-bicycle license rule (c.90 s.1B) does not cover them. |
Sources
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11B
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1B
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.