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Rhode Island e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1, 2 and 3 (31-19.7-1) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No statewide rule found (e-bike chapter 31-19.7 and bicycle chapter 31-19 have none) |
| Helmet rule | Anyone under 21 operating or riding as a passenger must wear a CPSC-standard helmet on public highways, paths, parks, school property and other public rights-of-way (31-19.7-3) |
| Where you can ride | Class 1 allowed on state bicycle trails/paths; DEM may set rules for other uses on its properties (31-19.7-2) |
| License / registration | Not a 'motor vehicle'; electric motorized bicycles are excluded (31-1-3) |
Sources
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19.7/31-19.7-1.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19.7/31-19.7-2.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19.7/31-19.7-3.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19/31-19-2.1.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19/INDEX.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-1/31-1-3.htm
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.