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Virginia e-bike laws
| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1, 2 and 3 (label required) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No statewide rule found (46.2-904.1 and the bicycle sections 46.2-903 to 46.2-910 have none) |
| Helmet rule | Class 3: every operator and passenger must wear a bicycle helmet meeting current standards. Localities may require helmets for riders 14 and under on any class (46.2-906.1). |
| Where you can ride | Where bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, shoulders, bike lanes and bike/shared-use paths. After notice and hearing, localities may ban Class 1 and 2 from a path. Class 3 may be banned from paths. Trails may be regulated. |
| License / registration | Not subject to driver's license, registration, title, financial responsibility or license plate requirements. |
Sources
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-904.1/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-906.1/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-903/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-904/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-905/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-906/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-907/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-908/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-909/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter9/section46.2-910/
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.