The laws vary from state to state and can differ depending on the type of bike you have.

Most states have laws on the books that make it illegal for motorized vehicles to be ridden on bike paths or trails. But what about electric bikes?

In most cases, are electric motorcycles street legal e-bikes are meant to be used on roads and highways, not bike paths. That being said, there are some states where it's legal to ride an e-bike on a bike path — but only if you're riding it under certain conditions. And other states have no laws about riding e-bikes at all.

As with everything else in life, the best thing you can do is check your local laws before hitting the road on your e-bike.

In general, they’re legal in most states.

In general, they’re legal in most states. But there are some exceptions, which we’ll go over below.

If you own an electric bike and you’re wondering if it’s legal to ride on the street or not, this article will help you figure out the laws for your state.

The answer to whether e-bikes are street legal or not is different depending on where you live. The laws vary by state and even by city, so it pays to know the rules of your area before riding one out on the road.

In general, they’re legal in most states provided that they meet certain requirements such as having a motor that produces no more than 750 watts of power and a top speed of 20 mph (32 kph). Some states also require that the bicycle have pedals — but many don’t.

Some states allow e-bike riders to use bike lanes while others prohibit them from doing so. Some states allow e-bikes on sidewalks while others don’t. In some states e-bikes may be ridden only by adults; in others children can ride them too (with parental supervision).

There may be local laws that prohibit the use of e-bikes in some areas.

There is no federal law that defines electric bikes or tricycles as motor vehicles. States and municipalities are free to decide for themselves whether e-bikes should be allowed on their roads and trails.

E-bikes are generally considered street legal if they have an electric motor that tops out at 20 mph and a battery that can power the bike for at least 20 miles.

In some states, there may be local laws that prohibit the use of e-bikes in some areas. For example, in California, it's illegal to ride an electric bicycle on a bike path or bike lane. It's also illegal to ride an e-bike out of control or on any sidewalk where bicycles are prohibited.

And if your state has helmet laws for cyclists? They still apply to e-bike riders. In Texas, for example, anyone under age 18 must wear a helmet when riding an electric bicycle or scooter — even if it has pedals attached so it can be pedaled like a traditional bike.

Some states have different requirements for different types of e-bikes.

With the rise of e-bikes, many people are wondering whether they can ride them on the street. The answer varies from state to state.

Some states have different requirements for different types of e-bikes. Some states require all electric bikes to be registered as mopeds, while others only require registration for those with throttles and pedals. And some states make no distinction between pedal-assist and throttle-only e-bikes at all.

In general, if you live in a state where there are no regulations on the books regarding electric bicycles or mopeds, then any e-bike is legal to ride in the street. If your state does have regulations in place, then it will either be illegal to ride your e-bike in the street or there will be certain conditions that must be met before you can do so legally.