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Oregon e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1, 2 and 3 defined (ORS 801.258); Class 3 needs a speedometer. |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 16 and up to ride without driving privileges (ORS 807.020(15)). |
| Helmet rule | Under 16. An e-bike counts as a bicycle (814.405), and the bicycle helmet law covers riders under 16 (814.485). |
| Where you can ride | An electric assisted bicycle is treated as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle (ORS 814.405). Operating one on a sidewalk is an offense under ORS 814.410(1)(e). |
| License / registration | No license needed at 16 and up (807.020(15)). Treated as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle, under the Vehicle Code (814.405). |
Sources
- https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.html
- https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.html
- https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.html
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.