Parsippany Cops Remind Public Of E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Police are reminding residents of the restrictions and regulations of electric “micromobility” vehicles, after two crashes this week left one NJ teen dead and another Parsippany 12-year-old hospitalized.

Class one bikes are pedal-assist, meaning the motor only activates when you pedal. There is no throttle on the bike, and the motor doesn’t allow the rider to exceed 20 miles per hour. These are allowed on most bike paths, residential roads, and multi-use trails.

Class two bikes have pedal assist and a throttle, allowing for acceleration without pedaling. These e-bikes also max out around 20 mph and are allowed on most paths, roads, and trails.

Class three bikes have pedal assist, no throttle, and max out around 28 mph. Helmets and licenses are required for all drivers of a class three e-bike, and these are typically only allowed on roadways or with traffic.

“If your model only has pegs, footrests, and non-working pedals, it is not considered an e-bike,” police said. “It is commonly referred to as an electric dirt bike and is not legally allowed to operate on public roads. It also has other requirements, such as being registered and insured.”

Parsippany police said they’ve already impounded several electric dirt bikes and ticketed many drivers who thought their electric dirt bikes were classified as a Class one or Class two e-bike.

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